Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Hireful; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Worksop is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to help maintain sports facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds maintenance, mechanical repairs, and a full driving licence, as well as a flexible work approach. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including workplace pension and gym access.

Benefits

Fee concessions for children

Workplace pension scheme

Access to gym, sports hall, and swimming pool

Discounts across retail and hospitality

Free lunch on duty

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Grounds person or similar required.
• Must have a flexible attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of the school’s sports facilities.
• Prioritise workload based on fixture lists and weather conditions.

Skills

Experience of mechanical repairs

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible and enthusiastic approach

Ability to work without supervision

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Location: Nottinghamshire, UK
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 16th September 2025

About us

Worksop College and Ranby House; one community set across two schools - educating children from age two to eighteen. We're proud of being a broad-ability school with a focus firmly on progress, recognising 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, or 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 our school, what matters is the individual, their aspirations

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. We believe in staff development and progression, supporting our staff to reach their full potential.

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

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

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, Landscaper, Maintenance Gardener, Groundworker, etc.

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