Job overview
Reporting to the Facilities Officer, the Groundskeeper will support the Facilities and Maintenance teams by keeping the gardens and external areas of Amicus Trust properties safe, clean and well maintained. This includes maintaining front and rear gardens, removing refuse and rubbish safely, and helping to ensure outdoor spaces meet the required health and safety standards.
You will monitor external areas throughout the year, identify and report health and safety concerns, assess risks, prioritise safety-related work and escalate issues outside the scope of the role. Where work is outsourced, you may liaise with contractors and help ensure work is completed safely, legally and to the required standard.
This is a practical, hands-on role requiring good communication, accurate record keeping, a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team across Amicus Trust accommodation.
About us
Amicus Trust supports adults who are rough sleeping, homeless or at risk of homelessness. The people we support may have a range of complex needs, including mental health issues, offending histories, alcohol dependency or substance misuse. We provide supported housing alongside mental health support, structured support meetings and life-skills development, helping residents build the skills and knowledge needed for sustainable independent living.
What we offer:
· Salary of £ 26,543.49 per annum.
· Full-time role: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
· 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP access and in-house mental health support.
· Blue Light Card eligibility.
· Two staff conference events each year.
What you will do as Groundskeeper:
· Maintain gardens and external property areas to support safe, clean and welcoming accommodation.
· Assess and prioritise risks in garden and external areas, taking timely action where needed.
· Remove refuse and rubbish from Amicus Trust properties and dispose of it safely and appropriately.
· Work closely with Facilities and Maintenance colleagues, sharing updates and reporting health and safety concerns.
· Monitor gardening supplies and arrange essential orders when required.
· Liaise with contractors when work is outsourced and help ensure standards are met.
What you will need:
· Experience working in groundskeeping and/or refuse disposal.
· Knowledge of gardening and refuse disposal procedures, with a strong focus on health and safety.
· Good communication, record keeping and reporting skills.
· Ability to work independently, as part of a team and respond calmly to unexpected events.
· GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, basic IT skills and an understanding of manual handling.
· A full driving licence with no more than three penalty points issued or pending, plus flexibility to travel across Amicus Trust accommodation.
If you would like to be part of a team making a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Location: This role is based from our Head Office and requires regular travel across Amicus Trust accommodation, including Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicester.
Head Office: 104 Midland Road, Bedford MK40 1QE.
Application procedure: Please contact our HR Team on 01234 358478 for an application pack.
Closing date: 9am on Friday, 31st July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Interview process: 30-minute practical assessment followed by a 30-minute panel interview.
Amicus Trust Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates based on skills, experience and potential, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you meet the minimum job requirements and identify as having a disability, you will automatically be guaranteed an interview. If you are shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can best accommodate your needs.
Amicus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including, but not limited to, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including barred list checks where applicable, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, relevant qualifications and employment references.
Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.amicustrust.org/
Pay: £26,543.49 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
