Gardener & Grounds Technician – School Campus

Haileybury; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Dining Hall meals

Job summary

Haileybury is seeking a passionate Gardener to join our Estates team. The role involves maintaining and enhancing the School's landscaped grounds across the site to a consistently high standard, all year round.

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, you will support the upkeep and set-up of sports surfaces, undertake lifting and manual handling, and follow safety procedures in a busy school environment. Weekend and additional weekday hours on a rota apply.

Qualifications

• Good general education (GCSE or equivalent) and a full, clean UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Grounds Maintenance/Horticulture or related subject desirable.
• PA1/PA2/PA6, First Aid and Chainsaw qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop and enhance landscaped and garden areas across the School site.
• Support maintenance and set-up of sports playing surfaces when required.
• Carry out lifting and manual handling and follow safety procedures at all times.
• Work weekends and additional weekday hours on a rota to support events.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Horticulture awareness

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance or related

Job description

Haileybury is seeking a passionate Gardener to join our Estates team. The role involves maintaining and enhancing the School's landscaped grounds across the site to a consistently high standard, all year round.

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, you will support the upkeep and set-up of sports surfaces, undertake lifting and manual handling, and follow safety procedures in a busy school environment. Weekend and additional weekday hours on a rota apply.