ACS International Schools are recruiting a Grounds Operative to work at ACS International School Egham. The Grounds Operative will work as a part of a team to ensure that the school grounds and gardens are maintained to a high standard. Situated on 20 acres of glorious English countryside adjoining the Royal Savill Garden, and only 25 miles from central London, ACS Egham is an IB World School of more than 500 students (ages 4 to 18), and 160 expert faculty and staff from over 50 countries. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscapes as detailed in work schedules, job tickets or as directed by manager. Undertaking all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces. Setting up sports pitches or amenity surfaces. Maintaining the surrounding areas and carry out general duties. Undertaking minor repair and landscaping work. Ensure irrigation and drainage systems are maintained. The safe operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance such as hedge cutters, strimmer’s and ride-on mowers. Inform the manager or where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment. Executing duties in the correct manner and completing the assigned workload. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, and end users. Ensuring the work area is kept clean, tidy, and secure at all times. Assisting in the upkeep of hedgerows and specimen trees. Attending meetings, seminars and courses as required by the Head Groundsman. To participate with other team members and the Grounds Manager to provide ideas and plans for future visual enhancements. To undertake all appropriate Risk Assessments associated with their tasks. To be responsible for ensuring that all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner and comply with the ACS Health and Safety guidelines. To ensure all work is carried out in a cost effective and competent manner to the required standard. To effectively communication with all internal and external customers to ensure that tasks cause minimal disruption to the normal activities of the school. To carry out visual inspection only of power machinery and portable equipment prior to use. Faults should be reported immediately to the Grounds Supervisor. To ensure that adequate provision of warning notices is provided when carrying out cutting/spraying operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Trade qualified person trained to City & Guilds levels or equivalent. Basic knowledge of various ground maintenance procedures required. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work autonomously. Good customer service skills in dealing with a wide range of individuals at varying levels. Be a good communicator. This is a full time, permanent, all year round role working Monday to Friday from 7am- 3pm. ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity, and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We are a leading dental and implant centre located in Feltham, 200 Hampton Road West, TW13 6BG, offering both private and NHS services. Our highly skilled team specializes in cosmetic dentistry, general dental care, implants, and oral hygiene. Our professional, social and collaborative team is dedicated to delivering the best possible outcome for our patients. We're looking for a dental nurse who has ideally 1 year hands on nursing experience, either as a qualified nurse or a trainee, to join our team and help us on our mission to help our patients maintain a beautiful, healthy smile through personalized, high-quality care. We are looking for a candidate who can do part-time (3-4 days) or full-time (5 days) and has flexibility in the days they will be doing. Our surgery is in the process of an exciting rebrand and a full surgery revamp in the coming months, so it's the perfect time to join the team and be part of the exciting changes coming up. Our work environment includes: On-the-job training Safe work environment Lively atmosphere Regular social events Growth opportunities and courses offered The ideal candidate will be organised, compassionate, and dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. Our team also highly values open communication, honesty and a supportive environment to make work an enjoyable place for everybody! if applying as a trainee dental nurse, you MUST be registered and taking part on a dental nursing course Job Description: - Assisting the dentist during dental procedures - Providing chairside support to patients - Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the surgery - Sterilising instruments and equipment - Processing X-rays and maintaining patient records - Offering support and reassurance to patients - Carrying out reception duties when required Skills: The successful candidate should possess the following skills: - Strong organisational skills to manage patient appointments and records efficiently - Excellent patient care abilities to ensure patient comfort and well-being - Nursing skills to assist the dentist during procedures - Basic IT skills for maintaining digital records - Effective communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues - Proficient in English for clear patient instructions and record keeping Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Dental Nursing: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person