Groundsperson

Our client is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference. In this role of Groundsperson, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for their pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where they encourage good ideas, empower their colleagues and live and breathe their Qualities. All their staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.

What you'll be doing:

In this role, you will ensure that the grounds are maintained to the highest standard assisting with the preparation and maintenance of both sports surfaces, including cricket, athletics, tennis and rounders in the summer and rugby, football, hockey, cross country and netball in the winter, as well as general upkeep of the school grounds. There may be occasions when you will be asked to support the wider Estates Department.

You'll have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in the field of maintaining grounds
• Sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery
• The ability to work effectively both individually and as a team
• Full and valid UK Manual Driving Licence

You'll get:

• They offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. They are regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
• Their Operational colleagues work alongside their Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience they can for their pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model their Qualities.

To apply:

They’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. They are likely to receive a high number of applications for this role so early application is advised as they reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 14 November 2024. Our client reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.

Interviews will take place on w/c 25th November.

This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
They exist to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. They will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Location: Malvern
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 44 hours per week
Salary: Competitive

You may also have experience in the following: Caretaker, Maintenance Operative, Handyman, Repairs, Health and Safety, DIY, Estates Management Gardener, Landscaping, Gardening, Grounds Person, Horticulture,, Landscaper, Maintenance Gardener, Groundworker, etc.

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