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Job description

Join the team at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Ballymoney as a Groundsperson and play a key part in the maintenance of gardens and other outdoor spaces owned by the NIHE.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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 plus E or willing to obtain within 3 months of commencement (C1E licence category desirable).
• 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.

Desirable Skills

• Desirable: Hold a NPTC / NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture AND/OR Hold a spraying certificate.

Further Information

About the role: £13.05 per hour Location: Ballymoney 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.