Location
University of Greenwich, Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, London, SE9 2UG

Hours
Casual, Monday to Friday with some weekends and Bank Holidays (notice given)

Salary
£13.85 per hour

About the Role
As a Grounds Operative at Sodexo, you will play a vital role in maintaining the stunning University of Greenwich campus, including the Winter Gardens. The university combines historic architecture with modern facilities, providing an exceptional environment for students. You will be responsible for routine maintenance of sports pitches, including grass and artificial surfaces, marking out pitches according to fixture schedules, and operating groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, line markers, and strimmers. Additional duties include monitoring pitch conditions, assisting with seasonal tasks like aeration, fertilising and reseeding, maintaining cleanliness of surrounding areas, supporting event setup and takedown, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures at all times. This role requires a self-motivated individual with great attention to detail and a proactive "can do" attitude, capable of working independently and using their own initiative.

About Sodexo
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You will belong to a company and team that values you, where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. Sodexo offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, full training, and a full protective uniform supplied. Additional benefits include access to mental health and wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health and wellbeing app with rewards, discount schemes, financial benefits, retirement plans, death in service benefits, career development opportunities including apprenticeships, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and volunteering opportunities.

Experience
- Experience in grounds or outdoor maintenance
- Level 2 GNVQ groundsman or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of pitch care and turf management

About you
- Self-motivated with great attention to detail
- Positive "can do" attitude
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication and time management skills

Qualifications
- Driving licence (essential)
- Desirable: Experience with sports pitch preparation, PA1 & PA6 Herbicide application
- Desirable: Knowledge of health and safety in a facilities environment