Grounds Assistant (Worksop College and Ranby House)

Hireful; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a remarkable school in a stunning setting, where the focus is on individual growth and development. As a Grounds Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining exceptional sports facilities while enjoying a lifestyle choice that balances work and satisfaction. With a commitment to staff development, this position offers the chance to progress your career, gain qualifications, and work within a supportive team environment. Experience a fulfilling career path with attractive benefits, including fee concessions for children and access to fantastic facilities.

Benefits

Fee concessions for children

Workplace pension scheme

Access to gym and sports hall

Discounts at retail outlets

Free lunch on duty

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Grounds person or similar role.
• Ability to perform mechanical repairs and small repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of sports facilities.
• Work independently and prioritize tasks based on conditions.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Supervision

Job description

Grounds Assistant (Worksop College and Ranby House)

Location: Nottinghamshire, UK

Salary: £23809.50

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st June 2025

About us

Worksop College and Ranby House; one community set across two schools. We are proud to be a broad ability school, educating children from 2-18. With a focus firmly on progress, we recognise that every child has their own set of skills and abilities, whether it be academic, sporting, musical or otherwise. We believe that education is about more than the flight towards academic success, but about human flourishing. We want our students to be the very best version of themselves. If they are destined to attend an established University, here is where they will flourish. If they are an outstanding sportsperson, here is where they will hone their skills. Perhaps they are a talented artist or musician, here is where they’d perfect their craft, but if these talents are yet to be revealed, here is where they’ll be discovered. We are a remarkable school, in a stunning setting, with exceptional facilities and a talented teaching staff. At Worksop College, what matters is the individual, their aspirations and their future.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Grounds Operative who will be undertaking tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the school’s great sports facilities. We are looking for a candidate who wishes to progress their career with us and to gain more qualifications and deputise on occasion for the Grounds Foreman. We believe in staff development and progression, supporting our staff to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Working at Worksop is as much about a lifestyle choice as it is about pursuing a satisfying career path. We have high expectations of our staff and reward with an attractive benefits package, which includes:

• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Discounts across a number of retail and hospitality outlets
• Free lunch provided when on duty with tea and coffee available throughout the working day
• Free onsite parking

Essential Criteria

Key responsibilities

• Previous experience as a Grounds person or similar
• Experience of mechanical repairs and the ability to mend machinery, small repairs
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Must be able to work without supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions.
• Full, clean driving licence

You may also have experience in the following: Caretaker, Maintenance Operative, Handyman, Repairs, Health and Safety, DIY, Estates Management Gardener, Landscaping, Gardening, Grounds Person, Horticulture, Trainee, Landscaper, Maintenance Gardener, Groundworker, etc

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