Groundsperson

• Job Title:
  
  Groundsperson
• Location:
  
  Hertfordshire
• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Sector:
  Education

Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you passionate about maintaining and developing high-quality sports playing surfaces? Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in an outdoor environment? Our client, a prestigious educational institution, is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to join their dynamic Estates team.

Our client is a renowned co-educational boarding and day school with a rich history and a commitment to providing a well-rounded education. The school is set on an expansive and picturesque campus, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive community environment.

As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance and development of all sports playing surfaces, their structures, and associated areas. Your role is crucial in providing safe, consistent, and high-quality playing surfaces for pupils, staff, and visitors. Additionally, you will be involved in the general maintenance and development of landscaped and garden areas.

• Prepare all grass and artificial surfaces to the highest standards, including mowing, marking out, aeration, and renovation.
• Undertake general maintenance and development of landscaped and garden areas.
• Drive tractors with various implements for grass maintenance and renovation.
• Manage common fine turf and horticultural pests and diseases with appropriate treatments.
• Handle tree and shrub maintenance using hedge cutters and other hand-held machines.
• Ensure safety during icy/snowy weather by salting/gritting paths, steps, slopes, and car parks.

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or a related field.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Good general level of education (GCSE or equivalent).
• Ability to follow safe working practices and procedures.

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Grounds Maintenance or Horticulture.
• PA1/PA2/PA6, First Aid, and Chainsaw qualifications.
• Experience with tree work and the use of machinery.

• Access to the school's fitness suite, swimming pool, and tennis centre.
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Lunch provided in the school's magnificent dining hall.
• 25 days annual leave with enhanced entitlement for long service.
• Membership in the Operations staff pension scheme and group life assurance.

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.