University of Chester
Multi-Skilled Grounds and Gardens Technician
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Multi-Skilled Grounds & Gardens Technician
Location: University of Chester
Salary: £24685 per annum
Hours: 36.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Multi-Skilled Grounds & Gardens Technician to join our team. This hands-on role involves maintaining and enhancing a wide range of landscaped areas, gardens, sports surfaces, amenity grounds, and outdoor facilities to the highest possible standard at all our sites.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and the operation of landscaping equipment. They will take pride in delivering high-quality work while ensuring a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain lawns, gardens, borders, shrub beds, and landscaped areas.
- Carry out grass cutting, strimming, edging, hedge trimming, pruning, and planting.
- Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
- Perform seasonal horticultural tasks including fertilising, weed control, and irrigation.
- Undertake sports surface maintenance where required.
- Carry out minor hard landscaping repairs and installations.
- Maintain pathways, outdoor furniture, fencing, and site infrastructure.
- Assist with tree maintenance and arboricultural works within competency levels.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Monitor and report defects, hazards, and maintenance requirements.
- Support wider estate and facilities maintenance activities as needed.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a similar role.
- Educated to GCSE level.
- NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture.
- PA1/PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA).
- Competent in the use of pedestrian and ride-on mowing equipment.
- Experience using hedge cutters, strimmers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance tools.
- Knowledge of plant care, pruning techniques, and seasonal horticultural practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
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- Experience working on a large estate.
- Basic equipment maintenance/repair knowledge.
- Experience maintaining sports pitches or amenity turf.
- IT skills.
- Cross functional working.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Company pension scheme.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse and attractive estate.
About You
You will be a proactive individual who enjoys working outdoors in all seasons and takes pride in delivering exceptional grounds and garden standards. You will be dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining a professional appearance across all aspects of the estate.
How To Apply
To apply, please visit the University of Chester’s website.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Further Details
- Job Description (PDF)
- Email details to a friend
- Apply Online
We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.
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