We are looking to appoint a new member to join our grounds staff based at the University Sport Centre playing fields. You will work as part of an experienced team, led by the grounds Team Leader, and work effectively within your team. You will be responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of elite sports surfaces. Experience in artificial grass surfaces would be advantageous. Experience in greenkeeping would be advantageous. You must have excellent communication skills and a keen and helpful manner. The ability to cope under pressure and the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach without supervision is essential. You must have a sound knowledge of health and safety and machinery maintenance. This could be the perfect opportunity for the right candidate to join our experienced team. Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including: Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility) Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays. Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to John Reid, email: jjr3@st-andrews.ac.uk. At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ and disabled people. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. Closing Date: 12 June 2026 Interview Date: 25 June 2026 Please quote ref: MC1070SB