The role
As a grounds operative you will be responsible for the upkeep and improvement in standards of the university grounds, interior/exterior planter, the grounds sustainability and wildlife.
You will need a working knowledge of plant species and species environment.
Previous experience of working within a large grounds maintenance function ideally using petrol powered garden machinery and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service are also required.
The ability to travel independently between our four campuses is required (City, Collegiate, AWRC, Bawtry road) a driving license would be advantageous however it is not essential.
You will need to be customer focused, have good communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
Find out more about the LGPS .
If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.
We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed.
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