Groundsperson in Godalming)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Godalming is seeking a Groundsperson responsible for maintaining sports surfaces and amenity areas to a high standard. The role requires recognized groundskeeping qualifications, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. With a competitive salary of circa £31,000, this full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Hold recognised groundskeeping/greenkeeping qualifications.
• Desirable: Chainsaw or Spraying certificates.
• Physically fit as this role requires extensive manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sports surfaces and amenity areas.
• Operate and maintain turf machinery and hand tools.
• Perform horticultural operations including spreading fertilizers.

Skills

Groundskeeping qualifications

Experience in sports turf maintenance

Ability to operate powered machinery

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Level 2 in sports turf management

Tools

Powered hand tools

Modern turf machinery

Job description

Overview

Groundsperson

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary: circa £31,000 depending on qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate

Vacancy Type: Full-time, all-year round role

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07.00 - 16.00 hours

Closing Date: Friday 21 November 2025

The school is a leading coeducational independent school located on a picturesque 250-acre campus in Surrey. Established in 1611, they are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Their core values of kindness and belonging are fundamental to their thriving community.

The Role

The School seeks to appoint a Groundsperson to help undertake the maintenance of sports surfaces including artificial playing surface, amenity areas and woodland areas to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• To undertake routine preparation and maintenance work on a range of sports facilities and surfaces (this will include football, cricket, golf, artificial surfaces etc.)
• To set up sports pitches and amenity surfaces and undertake minor construction and landscaping work.
• To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained in accordance with routine operating requirements.
• To operate a range of powered hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters and flymo.
• To undertake a range of horticultural operations such as spreading of fertilisers (granular or liquid)
• To maintain hedges around the estate.
• In autumn/winter ensure leaves are cleared.
• To clear snow and apply salt in icy conditions during the winter months.
• To undertake a range of tree and woodland maintenance operations.
• To maintain and repair boundary and internal fencing as and when required.
• To work outside normal school hours, including regular weekend duties, with due notice being given.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold recognised groundskeeping/greenkeeping qualifications e.g. Level 2 in sports turf management
• Desirable: Qualifications and/or training in the use of powered machinery, COSHH, manual handling (training can be given in these areas if required)
• Chainsaw or Spraying certificates
• A can-do attitude and a readiness to work
• Experience in sports turf maintenance (Desirable)
• Basic Health and Safety training (Desirable)
• Physically fit as this role requires extensive manual handling
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• Thrives on attention to detail and a completer-finisher
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enjoys teamwork and is a team player

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.charterhouse.org.uk/work-at-charterhouse