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School Gardener/ Ground Maintenance

Job details
Posting date: 19 February 2026
Salary: £16.0 to £18.0 per hour
Additional salary information: Hourly Rate
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 March 2026
Location: Bebington, Merseyside, L3 9SJ
Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 4772740_1771519688

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Summary

Your new company
Hays Education are working with a school based on the Wirral who are adding to their site team with someone who will act as gardener and carry out grounds maintenance.

This role is full-time, starting asap. If you are self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors in all weather, then this school gardener post is ideal for you.

Your new role
Reporting to the site manager, this school gardener post involves working Monday-Friday 8-4.30.

Day to day duties include:

  • Litter picking and ensuring the grounds are clean and tidy
  • Mowing and turfing
  • Planting
  • Cutting back branches/ tree maintenance
  • Marking and maintaining sports pitches
  • Support with general maintenance as the team needs


What you'll need to succeed
Since this job is based in a school, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS as part of your registration process. You will be proactive, and able to work independently in all weathers. You will be confident using maintenance equipment safely, e.g. mowers and leaf blowers, and will have a proven record of maintaining outdoor areas.

What you'll get in return
This role is managed by Hays Education. By registering with us, you will work with an education recruitment expert dedicated to finding out your needs and working with you to meet them. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

  • £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague
  • Access to free Professional Development Training
  • Option to join our Guarantee Payment Scheme
  • Holiday Pay
  • Option to pay into pension


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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