Grounds Person & Maintenance Assistant

Outcomes First Group; North End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Orchard Manor School is looking for a reliable Grounds Person & Maintenance Assistant to maintain the school grounds and ensure a tidy and welcoming environment. You will carry out general upkeep and minor repairs supporting health and safety checks, creating a thriving environment for pupils.

You will be part of a caring team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and using tools effectively. Join us in a role that makes a real difference to our pupils' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, or similar practical roles is essential.
• Confident use of hand tools and basic machinery is required.
• Understanding of basic health & safety and COSHH requirements is critical.
• A practical, dependable, and proactive work approach is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school grounds to a high standard, including lawns and pathways.
• Carry out minor repairs, decoration, and general upkeep tasks.
• Monitor health & safety checks across the site.
• Use hand tools and basic machinery safely.
• Support contractors or external teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and COSHH guidance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Hand tools usage

Health & safety knowledge

Proactive approach

Job description

We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Grounds Person & Maintenance Assistant to help keep our school safe, tidy, and welcoming. You'll take pride in maintaining the grounds, carrying out general upkeep and minor repairs, and supporting health and safety checks - creating an environment where our pupils can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school grounds to a high standard, including lawns, pathways, and outdoor areas
• Carry out minor repairs, decoration, and general upkeep tasks
• Monitor and support health & safety checks across the site
• Use hand tools and basic machinery safely and effectively
• Support contractors or external teams as required
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety and COSHH guidance
• Enjoys being part of a team and contributing to a positive school environment

Requirements

• Has experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, or similar practical roles
• Is confident using hand tools and basic machinery
• Understands basic health & safety and COSHH requirements
• Takes a practical, dependable, and proactive approach to work
• Accepts the requirement to be subject to social media checks and, if successful, a fully enhanced DBS

About Orchard Manor School

Orchard Manor School, part of Options Autism, is a brand-new specialist school opening near King's Lynn in Downham Market. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a variety of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Orchard Manor is an independent specialist school where the curriculum is thoughtfully designed around the specific needs of autistic learners and those with related needs. Education is supported by a fully integrated on-site clinical team, ensuring a holistic, person-centered approach to learning and wellbeing.

At Orchard Manor, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and, if successful, a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support