Estates Grounds Technician — Weekday Outdoor Specialist

Claires Court; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free parking at school sites

Uniform and equipment provided

Meals during school day

Job summary

Claires Court is seeking a Groundssperson / Estates Grounds Technician to maintain school grounds, pitches and gardens across local sites in Maidenhead, Berkshire. This full-time, permanent role runs Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, starting October 2026, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

You will work independently within the Estates team, operating machinery safely and ensuring areas are safe, compliant and presented to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in amenity grounds maintenance or greenkeeping.
• Full, clean UK driving licence essential; travel between sites.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Sports Turf Management or Amenity Horticulture preferred; PA1/PA6 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain natural turf and synthetic sports surfaces.
• Mow, scarify, aerate, fertilise, roll and line mark pitches.
• Maintain gardens, landscapes, woodland and external areas.
• Seasonal planting, pruning and hedge cutting; weed control.
• Identify improvements to grounds and landscape and implement them.
• Safely operate and maintain grounds machinery; carry out safety checks.
• Support deliveries, school events and weather-related preparations.
• Complete machinery records and COSHH documentation.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Driving licence (UK)

Outdoor work durability

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Sports Turf Management or Amenity Horticulture

Tools

Mowers/tractors

Job description

Claires Court is seeking a Groundssperson / Estates Grounds Technician to maintain school grounds, pitches and gardens across local sites in Maidenhead, Berkshire. This full-time, permanent role runs Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, starting October 2026, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

You will work independently within the Estates team, operating machinery safely and ensuring areas are safe, compliant and presented to a high standard.