Groundsperson

**Safeguarding**:
Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure and an online search in line with safer recruitment.

**Equal Opportunities**:
Farleigh School is a co-educational organisation that believes strongly in equal opportunity for all.

**Application Process**:
**Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.**

Farleigh School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious Groundsperson to work in our beautiful grounds as part of our hard working and skilled grounds and gardens team.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Carry out general grounds and pitch care tasks including mowing and spraying using the relevant machinery i.e. a triple ride on mower and chainsaw
- Set up sports pitches for games fixtures as directed by the Grounds Manager
- Assist with keeping the School estate litter free, tidy and clean, including the sweeping of paths
- Be available to help clear snow and ice etc., so as to enable the School to operate in a safe manner
- Attend training courses as directed
- Helping out with school events i.e. athletic events, fireworks, sports day etc
- Carry out other duties that are required, set out by the Grounds Manager

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

Pay: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 - 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2024