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eTeach UK Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Sick Pay & Maternity Pay

Flexible Working Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-campus gym

Produce from Sparsholt-grown crops

Hair treatments at campus salon

CPD events and support with quals

Job summary

Sparsholt College on a beautiful Hampshire campus is seeking a hands-on grounds operative to maintain college grounds to a high standard. The role focuses on grounds and sports fields, with some technical support in workshop activities for staff and students.

Experience with machinery and knowledge of plant establishment and maintenance is desirable; training will be provided. Working pattern: 7:30am–4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am–3:30pm Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in use of machinery is desirable.
• Knowledge of plant establishment and maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain college grounds to a high standard.
• Provide technical support in workshop activities for staff and students.
• Assist with maintenance of sports fields and related facilities.

Skills

Machinery operation

Plant establishment

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working outside? The successful candidate will join a team responsible for the upkeep of college grounds to a high standard. The post holder will provide some technical support assisting staff and students in workshop related activities – although the main emphasis will be working on the college grounds & sports fields. Experience required in use of machinery, knowledge of plant establishment and maintenance are desirable. Training will be provided. The working pattern for this role is 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am – 3:30pm on Friday.

Why Join Us?

At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career. You’ll benefit from:- A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success- A peaceful, spacious campus setting- A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career

College Benefits

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

Join us in making a difference! Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.