Grounds Maintenance Technician

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Brymore Academy in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our Premises team. The role involves keeping school grounds in top condition, including mowing, hedges, pruning, and planting to support a safe outdoor environment for students and staff.

You should have grounds maintenance experience, be physically fit, and enjoy working outdoors in all weather. A driving licence and willingness to learn health and safety procedures are important assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Willingness to learn health & safety procedures.
• Enthusiasm for maintaining green spaces and sports pitches.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining school grounds to a high standard: mowing, hedge cutting, pruning and planting.
• Using grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Keeping storage areas tidy and tools maintained.
• Supporting the delivery of safe, accessible outdoor spaces for students and staff.
• Following environmental and health & safety policies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Team player

Physically fit

Education

Horticulture qualifications

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Technician

37 hours per week | All Year round | Permanent | BTCT Points 5-6, £25,583.28 per annum (actual)

About Brymore Academy

Brymore Academy is a unique and highly regarded day and boarding academy set within the Somerset countryside. Combining academic learning with exceptional opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, engineering and outdoor education, the Academy provides an inspiring environment where students are encouraged to thrive, achieve and develop lifelong skills. Staff are proud to be part of a close-knit community committed to delivering outstanding experiences for every young person.

About The Role

Are you passionate about the outdoors, take pride in keeping spaces clean, green, and inspiring, and want your work to positively impact students every single day?

Brymore Academy is looking for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our friendly Premises team. If you have a green thumb, a great work ethic, and enjoy working in beautiful surroundings that support young people’s education, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintaining school grounds to a high standard: mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, planting, and general upkeep.
• Using a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Keeping storage areas tidy and tools well maintained.
• Supporting the delivery of safe, accessible, and beautiful outdoor spaces for students and staff.
• Following environmental and health & safety policies while performing all duties.
• Some Site Maintenance Technician work as and when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.
• Enthusiasm for maintaining green spaces and sports pitches.
• Understanding of health & safety procedures and willingness to learn.

It’d Be Great If You Also Have:

• Horticulture or technical qualifications.
• Experience working in an educational or public setting.
• Familiarity with artificial turf maintenance or pesticide use (PA1/PA6).
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer:

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The opportunity to work in a unique and highly regarded day and boarding academy.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29th September, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Monday 5th October

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).