Groundsperson

Groundsperson Location : Cambridge Salary: up to £28,956 per annum, depending on experience The School is one of the countrys leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper. Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. The Role Due to the continuing growth of their busy Grounds and Gardens department, they are looking to recruit a Groundsperson. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 76 acres split between the Upper School, Prep School, Pelican School, Porson Road sports field, and the Playing Fields at Abington. Using the department vehicles, the team works flexibly across all sites. The role will involve maintaining the day to day upkeep of the hard and soft areas of the grounds, and ensuring that the sports pitches are safe and fit for use and that all areas appear well maintained at all times, across all sites. Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: Maintenance of the grass including cutting, rolling, strimming, scarifying, aerating, watering, seeding, top dressing, etc. Marking out of the pitches including erection of goals/nets, corner flags, and boundary markers in line with the school calendar. All aspects of cricket pitch preparation, maintenance, marking and renovation. Maintenance of paths, borders, hedges and roadways. Leaf clearance and removal. Early morning clearance of snow and ice from the pathways, pavements and roadways to ensure safe access for pedestrians and vehicles. Early morning and late afternoon gritting and salt application. Maintenance of artificial all weather surfaces. Minor machinery maintenance. Tree/shrub planting as required. Maintenance of bark chipped areas including reapplication and sweeping. Keeping records up to date as required by the Head of Grounds and Gardens. Skills and Qualifications Full UK driving licence Previous grounds experience is essential for the role Honest and reliable with excellent timekeeping Self motivated with an ability to use own initiative Ability to show flexibility regarding working hours to complete essential tasks on time A trade related NVQ would be an advantage Benefits Membership of a Group Personal Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 13.75% of pensionable salary. Death in Service benefit of 3 x salary Paid holiday entitlement is 30 days plus Bank Holidays per annum. One week must be taken at Christmas and the balance to be taken in a phased manner Free staff lunch provided in term-time Free access to sports gym (subject to some time restrictions) Available on-site parking Cycle to Work Scheme To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date : 17th January 2025 at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone\’s responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates suitability to work with children. JBRP1_UKTJ