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Job Location | Uppingham |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | 24,000 per annum |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Permanent , full-time |
Under the leadership of our new Grounds Manager, our team is expanding! We welcome applications from candidates ideally with grounds maintenance experience and Sports Turf Knowledge. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role ensuringthe grounds of this prestigious boarding school are maintained to an excellent standard.At Uppingham School, the playing fields and sports facilities cover approximately 56 acres over three sites and cater for multiple sporting activities throughout the whole year. In your role as Grounds Person, you will take pride and a proactive approach inmaintaining the grounds.Working with the Grounds Manager, your responsibilities will include: Maintaining sports pitches, including setting out and marking/over-marking pitches Operating mowers and machinery Fertilisation Maintaining synthetic surfaces i.e., AstroTurf The maintenance and storage of all sports equipment, including goals and nets The maintenance and repairs of all grounds machinery Leaf clearing, litter picking, and debris clearing Roping off and preparing areas for events Ensuring all outside services are maintained, including drains, gutters and hard areasExperience in mowing, aeration, fertilising and weed control is essential, as is the ability to use a range of machinery and equipment. A strong knowledge of machinery and sports pitch maintenance is equally important.In return, Uppingham School offer a range of benefits, which include: 50% contribution to premiums for the schools private health scheme Free Westfield Health Care Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) Free staff lunches in term-time School fee discount for children of staff Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts (via Sodexo platform) Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice Occupational Health Services to support staff who have health/medical issues Free annual flu jabs Recognised as a Disability Confident employer Recognised as a Mindful employerFor further details about this opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.Closing date for applications: 5th January 2022Interviews: 17th January 2022Uppingham is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from anyone who feels they could fulfil the role.Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and BarringService check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.Location: Uppingham, RutlandSalary: £24,000 per annumHours: Full timeContract: PermanentYou may have experience of the following: Gardener, Grounds Maintenance, Ground Worker, Horticulture, Groundsperson, Landscaper, Groundsman, Landscape, Landscape Gardener, Maintenance Operative, etc.Ref: 105 378