Groundsperson - Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Antrim
Join the team at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Antrim as a Groundsperson and play a key part in the maintenance of gardens and other outdoor spaces owned by the NIHE.
About the role:
- £13.05 per hour
- Location:Antrim
- Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm & Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm
- Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week,
- Holidays: 35 days pro rata
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 13th February 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Driving, operating and maintaining a range of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery (including rotovators, chain saws, grass-cutters, hedge trimmers, strimmer's, push mowers, ride-on mowers and tractor mounted flail hedge-cutters)
- Using a range of handheld equipment and tools (including secateurs, hedge trimmers, rollers, spades, forks, and spraying equipment)
- Cutting and edging of hedges and grass
- Maintenance of shrub beds and grassed areas
- To clean and lift litter and larger debris
- Loading/unloading of all equipment, materials and waste as required
What you'll need for this role:
- Have a minimum of one year’s relevant experience working in a grounds maintenance environment and/or in the use of commercial mowers, tractors, grounds machinery.
- Can demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety requirements and legislation in a maintenance/repair environment.
- Ability to carry out heavy lifting duties.
- A full current driving licence which includes B+E or willing to obtain within 3 months of commencement (C1E licence category desirable).
- Desirable: Hold a NPTC / NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture AND/OR Hold a spraying certificate.
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.