Grounds Maintenance Operative – Part Time (17.5 Hours per Week)

Salary Range (Full Time equivalent) - £32,528 - £36,018 Pro Rata Per Annum
Location: Potters Bar, Herts (Single Site location with occasional travel to neighbouring campus approx. 1 mile away)
Department: Estates
Reporting To: Head Groundsman

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Estates team on a part-time basis. This role is responsible for maintaining the College grounds to a high standard through a range of planned and reactive grounds maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will work across a Single Site with occasional travel to a site approx. 1 mile away. The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence. The College offers a high level of flexibility around working patterns, with the 17.5 hours able to be worked across 3 to 5 days per week to suit individual circumstances and personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance

• Carry out planned and reactive grounds maintenance duties to a high standard.
• Use a variety of horticultural and maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintain grassed areas, gardens, paths, roads, car parks, and drainage ditches.
• Ensure external areas remain tidy, litter-free, and well-presented.
• Empty external waste bins as required.
• Maintain front and rear gardens at designated College residences.
• Support the continuous improvement of grounds maintenance schedules and activities.

Machinery & Vehicle Maintenance

• Ensure grounds machinery is inspected, serviced, and maintained.
• Keep accurate service and maintenance records.
• Drive Estates vehicles on and off campus as required.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively within the Maintenance Team.
• Build positive working relationships with Estates Facilities and Projects Teams.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and suppliers.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Complete and follow risk assessments before undertaking work.
• Maintain stores and working areas in a safe and organised condition.

Flexibility

• Work across College sites as required by operational needs.
• Undertake training to develop skills and maintain safe working practices.
• Support other duties in line with the overall responsibilities of the role.

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, or horticultural experience

Ability to use grounds maintenance tools and machinery safely

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Benefits

• Salary of £32,528 - £36,018 Pro Rata Per Annum
• Part-time role (17.5 hours per week)
• Flexible working pattern - hours can be spread across 3 to 5 days
• Opportunity to work across a varied and attractive estate environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive Estates team

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as Grounds Maintenance Operative, Gardener, Grounds Person, Landscape Operative, Estate Worker, Horticultural Assistant, Caretaker, Site Assistant, or Facilities Grounds Technician.