Grounds person

Ribbons & Reeves; Ealing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended holidays

Outstanding school in Ealing

Ownership of school grounds

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking an experienced Grounds Person at an outstanding school in Ealing. The role focuses on maintaining sports grounds to a high standard, with emphasis on turf care for Rugby and Cricket pitches and preparation in advance of fixtures and training sessions.

You will work closely with the Head of PE and other staff, ensuring pitches are safe, well-presented, and ready for students and staff throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Experience with turf maintenance and playing surfaces.
• Ability to maintain Rugby and Cricket pitches.
• Strong eye for detail to keep surfaces safe and presentable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Rugby, Cricket and other sports pitches to a high standard.
• Prepare pitches ahead of fixtures and training sessions.
• Carry out routine turf maintenance: mowing, marking, upkeep.
• Ensure surfaces are safe and suitable for use.
• Liaise with Head of PE to understand fixture schedules and pitch requirements.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Turf management

Pitches upkeep

Communication with Head of PE

Job description

Are you an experienced Grounds Person looking for a new opportunity at an outstanding school in Ealing?

This school is looking for a dedicated and experienced Grounds Person to join their team and take responsibility for maintaining the school’s sports grounds to a high standard. The successful Grounds Person will have strong experience working with turf, particularly Rugby and Cricket pitches, and will understand the importance of maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the school year.

The Grounds Person will be responsible for ensuring that all pitches are maintained to an excellent standard and are prepared in plenty of time for fixtures, training sessions and other sporting events. The Grounds Person will need to take pride in their work and have a good eye for detail, ensuring the sports grounds are safe, presentable and ready for students and staff to use.

The successful Grounds Person will work closely with the Head of PE and other members of the school team to understand the weekly fixture schedule and identify which pitches need to be prepared. Good communication will therefore be an important part of the Grounds Person role, as the successful candidate will need to liaise regularly with the Head of PE and respond to changing requirements throughout the school term.

Key Responsibilities of the Grounds Person:

• Maintaining Rugby, Cricket and other sports pitches to a consistently high standard.
• Preparing pitches ahead of school fixtures and training sessions.
• Carrying out regular turf maintenance, including mowing, marking and general upkeep.
• Ensuring playing surfaces are safe and suitable for use.
• Working closely with the Head of PE to understand upcoming fixtures and pitch requirements.

Benefits of the Grounds Person Role:

• Competitive salary of £32,000–£35,000.
• Extended holidays due to students having a longer summer holiday.
• Opportunity to work at an outstanding school in Ealing.
• A varied role working across high-quality sports facilities.
• The opportunity for an experienced Grounds Person to take ownership of the school’s sporting grounds.

If you are an experienced Grounds Person with strong knowledge of turf maintenance and are looking for a new opportunity in Ealing, this could be an excellent role for you.