Grounds & Gardens Assistant

University of Leeds - Maintenance

Location: Leeds

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 26th September 2025

Closes: 10th October 2025

Job Ref: FDMAT1057

This role will be based on the university campus.

Do you have experience of working within a grounds maintenance environment? Are you able to build and maintain effective working relationships? Would you like to join a team maintaining the external estate at the University of Leeds?

You will have experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment. You will possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Joining a busy and growing team you will be a key part of a team making sure that the external estate is attractive, well maintained and reflects well on the University. Your team contributes to the University by undertaking varied support activities including external maintenance activities and supporting the set up of events across the University.

You will be able to undertake significant levels of manual handling and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. An interest in horticulture would be an advantage however full training will be provided.

Grounds and Gardens staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the University, this would normally equate to a 35 hour working week, 5 days over 7. Your normal working times will be 7.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday working on average 1 Saturday in 4; however flexibility is particularly required due to seasonal variations, customer requirements and University events e.g. open days, large conferences and degree ceremonies.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: James Wright, Senior Maintenance Manager, Email: j.r.wright@leeds.ac.uk