Groundsperson

Radley College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank)

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 diligent Grounds Maintenance Assistant to help prepare and maintain high-quality sports surfaces across the estate. You will mark out pitches, assist with cricket wicket preparation, apply fertilisers and treatments, operate mowers and tractors, and contribute to the overall presentation of the College grounds.

This full‑time role involves a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday with weekend rota during cricket season, and offers benefits such as holiday, pension, free meals

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates would be advantageous.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or sports turf management.
• Comfort with outdoor work and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain high-quality sports surfaces across the estate.
• Assist with cricket wicket preparation and seasonal renovations.
• Mark out pitches and apply fertilisers and treatments.
• Operate grounds machinery (mowers, tractors) and support overall grounds presentation.

Skills

Sports turf maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates (advantageous)

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

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.

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.

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.