Groundsperson

International Schools Today; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday (including bank hols)

Pension scheme

Free meals during term time

Free parking

Subsidised sports facilities

Training and development opportunities

Staff social events

Wellbeing support

Free uniform

Job summary

Radley College is seeking a Groundsperson to join our dedicated Grounds team and maintain extensive sporting facilities across the estate, including rugby and football pitches, cricket squares, tennis courts and a golf course.

You will work outdoors in all weather, mark out pitches, apply treatments, operate grounds machinery and support the presentation of the College grounds. NVQ2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent).
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 certificates would be advantageous.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or a similar environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality sports surfaces across rugby, football, cricket, tennis and golf facilities.
• Assist with cricket wicket preparation and seasonal renovations.
• Mark out pitches and apply fertilisers and treatments.
• Operate grounds machinery and equipment.
• Support the overall presentation of the College grounds.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Sports turf management

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Radley College is one of the UK's leading independent boarding schools, set within 800 acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Renowned for excellence in both sport and education, our grounds play a vital role in College life and are regarded among the finest in the country.

We are seeking a Groundsperson to join our dedicated Grounds team and help maintain our extensive sporting facilities, including rugby and football pitches, cricket squares, tennis courts and a golf course.

Working across the estate, you will be involved in preparing and maintaining high-quality sports surfaces, assisting with cricket wicket preparation and seasonal renovations, marking out pitches, applying fertilisers and treatments, operating grounds machinery, and supporting the overall presentation of the College grounds.

You will ideally have experience in grounds maintenance, sports turf management or a similar environment, together with an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent). PA1, PA2 and PA6 certificates would be advantageous, as would experience operating machinery such as mowers and tractors.

Most importantly, you will take pride in your work, have a strong eye for detail, enjoy working as part of a team, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. A positive attitude and willingness to undertake further training are essential.

This is a full time role, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus weekend work on a rota basis, particularly during the cricket season.

We offer an excellent range of benefits including 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), a pension scheme, free meals during term time, free parking, subsidised sports facilities, training and development opportunities, staff social events, wellbeing support, and a free uniform.