Join Our Grounds and Operations Team
hace 19 días
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 Facilities and Playing Surfaces: • Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and marking of natural turf pitches for various sports., • Maintain artificial and hard surface areas, including athletics spaces and courts., • Perform regular maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, aeration, and irrigation., • Set up sports equipment and complete line marking for lessons and events., • Maintain lawns, landscaped areas, and plantings to ensure they are safe, tidy, and presentable., • Manage seasonal tasks like leaf clearance and winter maintenance., • Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and tools., • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment., • Adhere to health and safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment as required., • Report any hazards, damages, or equipment faults promptly., • Collaborate with colleagues across the operations team., • Provide support during busy periods and major events., • Interest and experience in grounds maintenance or sports turf management., • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions., • Practical, reliable, and detail-oriented., • Capable of working independently and as part of a team., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Basic understanding of health and safety principles., • Relevant qualifications in horticulture, sports turf, or related fields., • Experience with grounds maintenance machinery., • Pesticide application certification., • Opportunity to work in a professional 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.