Horticulture Work, Jobs in Nottingham (with Salaries)

Groundsperson
Nottingham High School —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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14d
Animal Farm Park Ranger
New Roots Care and Education —Shirebrook
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Employee discount
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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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Grounds Person/Landscape/Trailer Driver
Countrywide Grounds Maintenance Nottingham —Nottingham
- £30,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Driving
- Power tools
- In-person
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7d
Chargehand Gardener
Derby City Council —Derby
- £27,540 - £27,694 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Skilled Gardener
Leavesley Group —Burton-On-Trent
- From £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Hand tools
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13d
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Civic Recruitment Limited —Newark-on-Trent
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Groundsperson

Nottingham High School -
Nottingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
14 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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