Groundsworker â Greenhouse (NHE246225X1)

The University of Nottingham has been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years and is a leading university of worldwide significance with established campuses in UK, China and Malaysia.

Your role as a Gardener/Groundworker

Based at University Park this role will undertake all practical aspects of landscape maintenance including planting a wide range of shrubs, perennials, young plants and seedlings. You will also produce glass house material for graduations ceremonies and other University events including open days. You will work with the team to maintain the upkeep of ornamental gardens and bedding displays keeping all areas of work clean and tidy while promoting a welcoming campus with a strong emphasis on the environment and health and safety. Other duties will include the preparation, care and maintenance of amenity landscaped areas and the operation of a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance machinery.

Candidates should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in amenity horticulture, or a related discipline or have substantial relevant experience, have knowledge of a range of trees, shrubs and perennials and preferably hold an NPTC – PA1 and PA6A pesticide application certificate. Candidates must also have experience in the use of compact and agricultural tractors and trailers including associated attachments. Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a full, current driving license.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of Work

There are 2 positions available for this post. These positions are offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time, (36.25 hours per week) to be worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 3.30pm) with flexibility to work weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

These positions are eligible to an additional 20% pay allowance for any hours worked on the weekend.

What’s in it for you?

· Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.

· An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

· Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.

· Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.

· Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.

· A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus all of the tools you need to do a great job.

· Uniform provided.

All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.ukPlease note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2025
Category: Operations and Facilities