Grounds Operative

We're looking for two Grounds Operatives to join our Grounds and Facilities team at the University of Staffordshire.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high-quality environments and wants to make a visible difference every day.

As part of our team, you'll help create safe, attractive and welcoming outdoor spaces for students, colleagues and visitors. Your work will contribute directly to the experience of everyone who uses our campus.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll support the maintenance and improvement of the

University's outdoor spaces by

Maintaining lawns, grassed areas, trees, shrubs, planted areas and ornamental beds

Operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, including tractors and ride-on mowers

Supporting sports pitch maintenance and landscaping projects

Carrying out general external maintenance work

Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining equipment and reporting any faults

Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe and welcoming through litter collection and site inspections

Following health and safety procedures and contributing to a positive customer experience