Groundsperson

We are currently recruiting for a Groundsperson.

Stonyhurst is looking to appoint an experienced Groundsperson to join a highly effective and enthusiastic team. The role will involve a wide and varied range of garden and sports pitch duties with particular emphasis on Cricket Pitch and Rugby Pitch preparation, therefore experience in these areas would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work at a school with a national reputation for excellence set within stunning and extensive grounds on the Stonyhurst Estate. You will be entitled to number of staff benefits including; a health cash plan, all meals whilst on duty, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, complimentary swimming and gym membership, onsite parking and more.

We are looking for someone who is able to work well as part of a team but is also able to work on their own initiative, with a willingness to take on all tasks with enthusiasm. A current driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement to drive a tractor.

**Job Purpose**

To carry out all tasks as directed by the Grounds manager with specific responsibility for the Sports Pitches (football,rugby,cricket), mainly cricket during the spring and summer months and general grounds duties across the campus. These tasks will include cyclical, seasonal work along with repairs and reactive work.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Keeping the campus clean and tidy including blowing leaves, sweeping kerbs, weed removal etc
- To maintain the sports pitches to an excellent standard, including those allocated to Cricket and Rugby, and to mark out the pitches as required
- To undertake the mowing of all lawns and grass areas, including strimming where required
- To ensure the safe and correct use of machinery at all times
- To report any breakdown of machinery
- To ensure the safe and appropriate use of herbicides and pesticides as required including the accurate recording of products used
- To undertake general gardening duties including weeding, lawn edging, hedge cutting and any other such similar tasks as deemed appropriate by the Grounds Manager
- To grit areas during frost and snow
- Liaising with other departments when required, such as maintenance and security

**Professional and Personal Qualifications**
- To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
- To attend courses and undertake online training as required specifically Health and Safety, and First Aid
- To have experience of working in a similar environment and/or role, with specific relevance to maintenance of cricket pitches
- To have strong organisational skills
- To have good time management skills and be able to prioritise tasks
- To have good communication skills
- To be able to build positive professional relationships with colleagues
- To have the ability to be a team player but also be able to use own initiative when necessary
- To be flexible and adaptable to the operational needs of the Grounds Department
- To be comfortable with working on their own (lone worker) and in small groups

Application:
CV's cannot be considered. Please complete the Stonyhurst Application via the 'Quick Apply' button on TES.

**Stonyhurst is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**

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

Pay: Up to £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GROUNDSPERSON