Groundsperson; Public Sector

Groundsperson (Public Sector)

Van Rath are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Groundsperson for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Derry/Londonderry site.

• Drive, operate, and maintain mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery for grounds maintenance, including rotovators, chain saws, grass‑cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmers, push mowers, ride‑on mowers, and tractor‑mounted flail hedge‑cutters.
• Use handheld equipment and tools such as secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment.
• Establish and maintain shrub beds and grassed areas: reclaiming, fencing, planting, hard landscaping, removal of dead trees, planting trees, shrubs and flower bulbs, fixing tree guards, staking, mulching, grading, reseeding, pruning, weeding, rolling and watering as required.
• Clean and lift litter and larger debris from hard areas, shrub beds, rough grass, waterways and shop areas daily, including fly‑tipping material, building rubble, and bonfire debris.
• Spray shrub beds, tree bases and hard areas with chemicals, pesticides, and weed killers.
• Load and unload all equipment, materials, and waste.
• Carry out running repairs and minor equipment maintenance, e.g., sharpening, adjusting, and renewing blades.

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or manual outdoor work.
• Ability to use grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers and strimmers.
• Good understanding of health & safety in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates.
• Experience operating ride‑on mowers or similar machinery.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience working within a public‑sector or facilities environment.

£25,185 - £25,989 plus Van & Fuel Card.