Groundsperson | Average UK Salary & Outlook

A groundsperson, or greenkeeper, looks after sports grounds like football, cricket or rugby pitches.

Typical task
Working hours
Attractive values

Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or

Gather and remove litter.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads or vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Advise customers on plant selection or care.
Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.

Average salary
22,579 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Groundsperson

22,595 GBP
22,196 GBP

Average salary for full-time Groundsperson

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22,196 GBP
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Salary over time for Groundsperson

Salary for this role has increased over time

19,443 GBP
19,513 GBP
19,860 GBP
21,515 GBP
21,865 GBP
20,947 GBP
22,579 GBP
22,152 GBP
23,041 GBP

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Future outlook for Groundspersons

Balanced outlook

41 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

33% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Groundsperson and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

39% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
31% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
18% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You might find it helpful to do a qualification before looking for work. Course subjects include:

Level 2 Certificate in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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