Apprentice Groundskeeper: Sports Turf & Pitches

St Edmund's College; Collier's End; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Access to College facilities

Job summary

St Edmund's College in Ware, Hertfordshire is seeking an Apprentice / Trainee Groundsperson to join our grounds team. This full-time fixed-term role offers hands-on training while you help maintain sports pitches, gardens and outdoor spaces.

You will learn to operate a range of grounds machinery, assist with mowing, pruning and seasonal landscaping, and have the opportunity to study towards a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required; enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Interest in grounds or horticultural work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Good team player with reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of sports pitches, gardens and outdoor areas.
• Mow, line-mark pitches and improve grounds presentation.
• Learn to operate and maintain grounds machinery safely.
• Support planting, pruning and seasonal landscaping tasks.
• Ensure work meets safety and presentation standards.

Job description

St Edmund's College in Ware, Hertfordshire is seeking an Apprentice / Trainee Groundsperson to join our grounds team. This full-time fixed-term role offers hands-on training while you help maintain sports pitches, gardens and outdoor spaces.

You will learn to operate a range of grounds machinery, assist with mowing, pruning and seasonal landscaping, and have the opportunity to study towards a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship. An enhanced DBS check will be required.