Details:
- Salary: £29,123 - 32,181 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ealing
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Groundsperson
Full-Time | Permanent | ASAP Start
We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Groundsperson to join our Estates and Facilities team as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the school’s extensive grounds, gardens, sports areas, and outdoor facilities to an exceptional standard. This is an opportunity for a practical individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys creating a safe, attractive, and welcoming outdoor environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the school grounds, lawns, gardens, sports pitches, and external areas to a high standard.
Carry out general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, planting, weeding, and seasonal work.
Assist with the preparation and upkeep of sports pitches and playing surfaces.
Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
Maintain pathways, car parks, and outdoor spaces, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
Support landscaping projects and improvements across the school site.
Assist the Estates team with general site duties and preparation for school events when required.
Follow all health and safety procedures and school policies.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a similar role.
A good understanding of maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard.
Experience using grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
A practical, proactive approach with good attention to detail.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the wider school community.
A full UK driving licence would be desirable.
We Offer:
A welcoming and supportive working environment.
The opportunity to work within a prestigious school setting.
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Opportunities for training and development.
A varied and rewarding role within a dedicated Estates team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre-employment screening.
Start Date: As soon as possible