Groundskeeper

We are currently recruiting for a Sports Grounds Person for a prestigious client set in extensive and stunning grounds in a stunning rural location.

Your responsibilities will include the meticulous maintenance of sports pitches, operation of mowers and machinery, fertilization, weed control, and upkeep of synthetic surfaces.

You should have experience of ground maintenance, from mowing and aeration to setting out and marking pitches.

Experience in using a range of machinery and equipment is crucial, and you'll demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly as part of a team. Possessing PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates is desirable, along with an NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf qualification or similar.

If you’re a grounds person with relevant experience in a similar role, work well in a team and have reasonable plant knowledge along with good basic horticultural techniques we would be delighted to hear from you.

My client offers ongoing professional development and 30 days holiday + public holidays allowance.

They offer staff a community that values people. They are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in their working environment and the benefits they are able to offer, including:

- 50% contribution to premiums for a private health scheme
- Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- School fee discount for children of staff
- Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice
- Occupational Health Services to support staff who have health/medical issues
- Free annual flu jabs
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
- Working towards Investors in Diversity
- They have a defined contribution scheme: employee contribution matched by factor of two, up to 10%.
- This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of RecruitME who are acting as a recruitment agency. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person