Your new company

Your new role

• Carry out routine grounds maintenance including mowing, strimming, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, and planting.
• Undertake soft landscaping works such as turfing, mulching, and seasonal planting schemes.
• Maintain pathways, courtyards, outdoor sports areas, and communal green spaces to a high standard.
• Support leaf collection, litter picking, and waste management across the campus.
• Operate and maintain grounds machinery and tools safely (e.g., ride-on mowers, strimmers, blowers).
• Assist with gritting and snow-clearing duties during winter months to ensure safe access across campus.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or defects promptly to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with estates and facilities teams to support events, projects, and seasonal requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations and university policies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar outdoor maintenance role.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely.
• Strong understanding of health and safety working practices.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Horticulture or grounds maintenance qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent).
• PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working in a public-sector or education environment.

What you'll get in return

• Long-term temporary assignment within a respected Manchester higher education institution.
• Supportive and friendly estate services team.
• Opportunities to build experience on a large, diverse estate.
• Weekly pay and competitive hourly rate.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.