Groundsperson

Groundsperson - Rathcoole

Employer: Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Location: Rathcoole
Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

• Mon-Thurs: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm (Early Finish)

About the Role

Staffline is recruiting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive for a Groundsperson to join the South Antrim Grounds team. This role involves delivering a comprehensive grounds maintenance service across NIHE estates, ensuring outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g. mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, chainsaws, tractors)
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general landscaping duties
• Maintain shrub beds and grassed areas including planting, pruning, weeding, and reseeding
• Undertake fencing, ground preparation, and minor landscaping works
• Remove litter, debris, fly-tipping materials, and other waste
• Use spraying equipment for weed control and pesticide application (in line with COSHH)
• Load and unload tools, materials, and waste
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs to equipment
• Maintain accurate records using paperwork and mobile devices
• Deliver high standards of customer service when working in occupied areas
• Follow all health & safety procedures and wear PPE as required

Candidate Requirements

• 1-5 years' relevant experience in grounds maintenance or similar
• Full valid driving licence including B1+E / C1+E (essential)
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery
• Good level of physical fitness
• Reliable with strong timekeeping
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Awareness of health & safety practices
• Basic IT skills desirable

Additional Information

• Access NI Check: Basic clearance required
• Holiday Entitlement: 23 days plus 12 public holidays (pro rata)
• Facilities: Canteen and toilets available at depot (majority of work site-based)
• PPE & Equipment: Provided where required

Apply Now

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role, all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly; however, your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. Due to the high volume of applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless of whether you already hold a valid certificate. This will be at a cost of between £16 - £32, depending on the level of clearance required.