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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Hays Construction and Property
Location 📍 Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted 📅 June 06, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

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A large, reputable higher education institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated and proactive Grounds Maintenance Operative to support the upkeep and presentation of its campus grounds. This long-term temporary position offers stability, a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the safety, sustainability, and overall student experience across a busy university estate.

Your new role

Carry out routine grounds maintenance including mowing, strimming, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, and planting.
Undertake soft landscaping works such as turfing, mulching, and seasonal planting schemes.
Maintain pathways, courtyards, outdoor sports areas, and communal green spaces to a high standard.
Support leaf collection, litter picking, and waste management across the campus.
Operate and maintain ground machinery and tools safely (e.g., ride-on mowers, strimmers, blowers).
Assist with gritting and snow-cl...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
construction-and-extraction
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
Manchester, United Kingdom