Groundsman. York

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, 45 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm (Flexibility may be offered).

Vita Student's next-level apartment design offers a variety of studios to suit our students lives with the privacy of living alone or the laughter of living together. We offer style, luxury & comfort to our residents, surrounded by premium amenities and a vibrant city life. Our Groundsman helps to maintain the high standards of our premium student accommodation.  This is a customer-facing environment where you will be responsible for maintaining Vita Student’s highest standards.

Our Groundsman

A hands-on role, responsible for the maintenance, care, and presentation of outdoor areas. The role ensures that grounds are safe, functional, and visually appealing throughout the year.

• Maintain excellent grounds standards, ensuring the exterior reflects the premium nature of the accommodation.

• Grass cutting and general lawn maintenance.

• Hedge cutting and ongoing upkeep of planted areas.

• Litter picking and keeping outdoor areas clean and tidy.

• Assisting the maintenance team with general tasks as required.

• Support with basic handyman tasks within rooms and the building.

• Painting support during peak periods within the calendar.

• Bin-store / waste management standards and swapping out bins where required.

Who we want to join our team

Professional Experience

An experienced Groundsman who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to a well-presented outdoor environment along with support to our internal areas of the building. A successful groundsman combines practical skills, knowledge of turf management, and a strong work ethic to maintain high standards in all weather conditions.

• Prior grounds or landscaping experience would be preferred; however, training will be provided.

• Reliable, practical, and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Basic handyman skills would be ideal.

• Previous experience in customer service is preferred, as the role involves regular interaction with residents and visitors.

Personal Characteristics

• Friendly, sociable, and approachable manner.

• Customer-focused attitude with good communication skills.

• Vita Student operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.

• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.

• Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Adaptability, creativity & positivity.

• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.

• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.

Why work for us…….

Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:

Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Groundsmen will receive 28 days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to  choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!

Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.

Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.

Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.

24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to  a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.