PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HOLD AN ENHANCED DBS (ISSUED WITHIN 1 YEAR)
Job Purpose
To maintain school grounds, playing fields, landscaped areas, and external facilities to a high standard, ensuring a safe, clean, and attractive environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The postholder will operate grounds maintenance equipment, undertake routine horticultural tasks, and drive vehicles as required to support service delivery.
- Carry out grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weed control.
- Maintain sports fields, playgrounds, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.
- Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
- Drive Council or company vehicles to transport staff, equipment, and materials between sites.
- Undertake routine inspections of equipment and report defects or maintenance requirements.
- Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance activities, including leaf clearance and planting programmes.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
- Maintain cleanliness and security of work areas, storage facilities, and vehicles.
- Respond to service requests and support schools with grounds-related issues.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and grade.
Qualifications & Licences
- Full UK driving licence.
- Relevant grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping qualification (desirable).
Experience
- Experience of grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural work.
- Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
- Experience driving work vehicles and transporting equipment.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and safe working practices.
- Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to grounds maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Location: New Balderton Newark NG24 3AL
- Hours per Week: 45 hours
- Pay: Bi-weekly
