Grounds & Landscape Operative


Company:	Bangor University
Salary:	from £25,422 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bangor, LL57 2TW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Estates Management

Grounds & Landscape Operative

(Ref: BU04080)

Salary: £25,422 p.a. (Grade 3)

Applications are invited for the above permanent, full time post working in the Grounds and Gardens Team.

You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining the University's outdoor estate to a high standard, undertaking a wide range of grounds maintenance and hard landscaping duties including grass cutting, hedge and tree work, litter picking, weeding, spraying, planting and paving/jet-washing works.

You will have experience operating hand-held tools and machinery such as chainsaws, mowers and wood-chippers, and be confident undertaking winching operations and working as a banksman. You will be able to read and interpret site plans, including underground services and planting plans, and will work safely and in line with the University's procedures at all times, with an awareness of the impact of your work on colleagues, students and the public.

You will have good communication skills to deal confidently with staff, students and visitors, and will be willing to undertake relevant training, including COSHH training, to maintain compliance with statutory regulations. The role forms part of a seasonal on-call/call-out weekend rota, including seasonal gritting duties, and involves supporting special events as required.

Candidates should be educated to NVQ Level 1 in Amenity Horticulture or possess equivalent experience in a grounds maintenance, horticultural or similar practical role.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor, and given its practical/outdoor nature is not suitable for remote working under the Dynamic Working framework.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Peter Dennis (Grounds & Gardens Team Leader) at p.dennis@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities

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