Water Feature Technician
University of NottinghamNottingham, East Midlands
Overview
This is a university role with University of Nottingham based in Nottingham. Applications close on 18 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Your role as a Water Feature Technician
Based at any of our local University sites, this role will undertake work on all lakes, ponds and ornamental marginal edges, carrying out leaf collection and spraying around water features. You will also undertake water feature plant maintenance to ensure the correct operation of water treatment, filtration and pump equipment to include the safe isolation of water pipes and electrical units within the plant pits. Other duties include undertaking remedial work, inspecting areas for damaged pipes and leaks and recording and monitoring data of both the water and chemical levels adjusting computer systems as required to ensure levels always remain balanced.
The successful candidate will also undertake all practical aspects of gardens maintenance and development, and will have of knowledge of trees and shrubs, perennial, and annual plants.
Candidates should be qualified to NVQ 2 and/or City and Guilds Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture Grounds Practices or hold an equivalent level qualification and have prior experience of working with ornamental water features including lakes and ponds in a similar ground’s maintenance role using associated equipment.
Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a full, current driving license.
Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.
Whats in it for you?
- Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
- An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
- Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
- Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
- A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year plus all of the tools you need to do a great job.
- Uniform provided.
Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) to be worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday) with flexibility to work weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered.
All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities
How this role compares
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You have 15 days left to apply. University adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
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How to apply
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