Grounds Person - A Key Role Supporting Sport and Outdoor Spaces
10 days ago
Plymouth
Grounds Person • Annual Salary: Competitive (details upon application), • Location: Within a school environment (specific location to be provided) Day-to-day of the role: Sports Surface Preparation and Maintenance: • Assist in the preparation, marking, and maintenance of natural turf pitches for sports such as rugby, cricket, football, and other seasonal activities., • Maintain all-weather surfaces including artificial pitches and athletics areas., • Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, aeration, and irrigation., • Set up sports equipment and complete line marking for training sessions and events., • Maintain lawns, landscaped areas, and trees ensuring they are clean, safe, and well-presented., • Support seasonal tasks like leaf clearance and snow management., • Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and tools., • Adhere to all health and safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment., • Collaborate with the operations team, providing support during busy periods and events., • Interest and experience in grounds maintenance or sports turf management., • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions., • Practical skills with a keen eye for detail., • Capable of working both independently and as part of a team., • Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace., • Relevant qualifications in horticulture, sports turf, or related fields., • Experience with grounds maintenance machinery., • Pesticide application certification., • Opportunity to work in a well-resourced educational setting., • Access to training and development opportunities. This role involves regulated activity with children and requires adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times. To apply for this Grounds Person position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. This role cannot support overseas sponsorship.