Maintenance Technician (Grounds)

Interview Date: Monday 12 October 2026

We are looking to recruit a part time (17.5 hours per week) Grounds Maintenance Technician to support the existing team and undertake a variety of planned and preventative duties using a range of horticultural and maintenance tools, equipment and machinery in order to maintain the University Grounds to a high standard.

You will have horticultural and grounds keeping experience, including the use of appropriate machinery. NVQ or City and Guilds Certification in Horticulture would be advantageous.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to gym facilities at Camden and the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site at Hawkshead (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Arunas Paulauskas (Head of Maintenance Services) on 01707 669283 or email apaulauskas@rvc.ac.uk for an informal discussion.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

 For further information and to apply on-line please visit our website: www.rvc.ac.uk

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We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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