Grounds Assistant in Worksop

Grounds Assistant

Location: Nottinghamshire, UK
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £23,809.50 per annum

Application Deadline: Sunday, 18th January 2026

Worksop College and Ranby House; one community set across two schools – educating children from age two to eighteen. We\’re proud of being a broad-ability school with a focus firmly on progress, recognising that every child has their own set of skills and abilities, whether it be academic, sporting, musical or otherwise. We believe that education is about more than the flight towards academic success, but about human flourishing. We want our students to be the very best version of themselves. If they are destined to attend an established University, here is where they will flourish, or if they are an outstanding sportsperson, here is where they will hone their skills. Perhaps they are a talented artist or musician, here is where theyd perfect their craft, but if these talents are yet to be revealed, here is where theyll be discovered. We are a remarkable school, in a stunning setting, with exceptional facilities and a talented teaching staff. At our school, what matters is the individual, their aspirations and their future.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Grounds Operative who will be undertaking tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the schools great sports facilities. We are looking for a candidate who wishes to progress their career with us and to gain more qualifications. We believe in staff development and progression, supporting our staff to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities

• Previous experience as a Grounds person or similar
• Experience of mechanical repairs and the ability to mend machinery, small repairs
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Must be able to work without supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions.
• Full, clean driving licence

Benefits

Working at Worksop is as much about a lifestyle choice as it is about pursuing a satisfying career path. We have high expectations of our staff and reward with an attractive benefits package, which includes:

• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Discounts across a number of retail and hospitality outlets
• Free lunch provided when on duty with tea and coffee available throughout the working day
• Free onsite parking

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