Assistant Groundsperson

University of Bath - Campus Services

Placed On: 18th November 2025

Closes: 2nd December 2025

Job Ref: KD13166

About the role

The landscaping team at University of Bath have an assistant groundsperson vacancy. For full details view the job description below.

This varied role will include all aspects of grounds maintenance including mowing, watering, and fertilizing lawns, planting, trimming, mulching and fertilizing flowers, shrubs and trees. Cleaning and painting benches, poles and signs are also included in the responsibilities. In addition, the role will ensure that the provision of landscaping services is done in line with our landscape environmental management plan (LEMP), considering the environmental and community impact of all works carried out.

Examples of machinery used in the role include:

• Tractors with implements and trailers.
• 4 X 4 Vehicles /pickups/vans.
• Ride on Mowers – Pedestrian mowers and machinery.

Hours of work: 36.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday 07:30 hours to 15.45, Friday 07.30 hours to 14.45. Occasional weekend work may be required as a part of a team rota.

A uniform and protective clothing and footwear will be provided and must be worn. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training is provided

About you

You will have:

• A solid understanding of horticultural methods and a passion for working as part of a team.
• Previous experience in landscaping (preferable) and a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• The ability to lift and carry reasonable weights and the flexibility to work outdoors in all seasons.
• A full UK driving licence and hands-on experience operating horticultural vehicles and machinery.
• Ideally, an NVQ, GMA, or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in groundsmanship.

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Veale (Landscape Manager) on amv20@bath.ac.uk, however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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