Gardener Work, Jobs in Colwick (with Salaries)

Groundsperson
Nottingham High School —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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6d
General Gardener
The Pit Stop —Little Eaton
- £12.21 - £21.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
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10d
Garden Centre Assistant
Rutland Garden Centre —Oakham
- Part-time
- Sales
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
- Store discount
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12d
Part time Gardener / Handyperson
Peak VIllage Ltd —Matlock
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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1h
Maintenance
Kingsthorpe View Nursing home —St Ann's
- £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Power tools
- Free parking
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4d
Skilled Gardener
Leavesley Group —Burton-On-Trent
- From £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Hand tools
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5d
General Gardener
Silverstag Property Management Ltd —Coalville
- £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Power tools
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Maintenance Gardener
Back Gardens Ltd —Leicester
- £12.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Free parking
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Tractor Driver/Gardener
Derby City Council —Derby
- £27,694 - £29,540 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Gardener
Chilled Pubs —Quarndon
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
Gardener
Bupa —Aston-on-Trent
- £12.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Landscape Operative
The Leicester Landscaping Company —Melton Mowbray
- From £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
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5d
Chargehand Gardener
Derby City Council —Derby
- £27,540 - £27,694 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Operative
SJN Services Midlands Ltd —North West Leicestershire
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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Trainee Garden Machinery Technician
Robotmower.co.uk —Derby
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
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12d
Apprentice Maintenance Operative
Serco Group —Nottingham
- £23,690 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
Garden and Property Maintenance Operative
Falcon Support Services —Loughborough
- £13.45 - £13.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Paid training
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11d
Commercial Landscape Gardener & Grounds Maintenance Operative
SPA Landscaping Ltd —Chesterfield
- £27,000 - £28,500 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- In-person
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2d
Landscaping Labourer
Rock Landscape Gardening —Findern
- £80 - £110 a day
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
- In-person
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Landscaper
Back Gardens Ltd —Leicester
- £13 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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Groundsperson

Nottingham High School -
Nottingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Canteen
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Irrigation
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Nottingham High School welcomes applications for the role of Groundsperson. This is a rewarding opportunity to join our friendly team and help maintain our beautiful school grounds, creating a safe and welcoming environment for our whole school community.

To apply, please complete the application form and submit to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 20 July 2026.

Application forms can be found directly on our website: https://www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/contact-us/current-vacancies/item/1122/groundsperson-1

THE ROLE

The role involves the maintenance, upkeep, and remedial work of all sports grounds and landscape areas.

Sports Pitch & Turf Management

Maintenance: Mowing, edging, aeration (core/solid tining, slitting), scarification, fertilisation, top-dressing, and overseeding of all turf areas (pitches and lawns).
Equipment Upkeep: Routine maintenance of all outdoor sports surface equipment (goals, nets, cricket covers, flags, etc.).
Chemical/Pest Control: Use of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain turf and artificial surfaces, including monitoring and treating common issues like leatherjackets and red thread.
Irrigation: Adjusting watering schedules based on weather and plant requirements.

Horticulture & Landscaping

Planting Schemes: Planting, watering, feeding, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
Maintenance: Maintaining flower beds, planters, and all planting schemes, including seasonal changes.
Weed Control: Managing weeds across all soft and hard landscape areas (beds, paths, parking areas).

General Upkeep & Safety

Amenity Upkeep: Clearing pathways, driveways, and carparks of litter, leaves, and debris.
Facilities: General upkeep of Grounds & Gardens office/canteen spaces, the Pavilion building, and all tool/machinery storage structures.
Winter Maintenance: Snow removal and ice management (salting/gritting).
Driving: Driving the departmental vehicle for collecting materials and equipment.
Other Duties: Aiding the Sports Department (e.g., PE kit laundering) and performing minor repairs to fencing, benches, and signage as required.

Safety, Equipment & Professional Development

Health & Safety: Conform to all School Health and Safety policies, complete risk assessments for job-specific tasks, and ensure compliance for self and others.
Equipment Management:
Perform routine maintenance and refuelling of all groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
Ensure all equipment and materials are used and stored in accordance with policy.
Maintain detailed records of chemical applications and equipment service.
Report faulty equipment immediately.
Offer advice on cost-effectiveness and new equipment/consumables.
Development: Willingness to learn new techniques through routine training, toolbox talks, and annual performance reviews.

THE PERSON

Expertise/Skill

Full clean driving licence.
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively.
Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Ability to send emails to suppliers, contractors, and line management.
Attitude
A flexible attitude to work (to cover required out-of-hours duties).
A passion for horticulture.
Enjoy working with young people.

Desirable Attributes

Qualifications: Level 2 sports turf qualification or equivalent skill set.
Spraying: PA1 and PA6 spraying qualifications.

Experience

Relevant experience and good working knowledge of grounds maintenance, including experience operating a wide range of garden machinery.

Nottingham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as any other pre-employment checks. In addition, Nottingham High School does not hold a sponsor licence and does not have current plans to obtain one. Applicants must be aware of their individual responsibility to provide the necessary documents to confirm the right to work in the UK as a part of our pre-employment checks.

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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