School Grounds & Sports Field Technician

Civic Recruitment Limited; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 19,286,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance role in Newark-on-Trent. The post involves maintaining school grounds and external facilities, using grounds maintenance equipment, and performing routine horticultural tasks to support safe, clean, and attractive environments for pupils and staff.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence and experience in grounds maintenance; a relevant qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping are desirable.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural work.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Experience driving work vehicles and transporting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, planting, and weed control.
• Maintain sports fields, playgrounds, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Drive Council or company vehicles to transport staff, equipment, and materials between sites.
• Undertake routine inspections of equipment and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance activities, including leaf clearance and planting programmes.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of work areas, storage facilities, and vehicles.
• Respond to service requests and support schools with grounds-related issues.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and grade.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Machinery operation

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Landscaping

Horticulture

Education

Grounds maintenance qualification (desirable)

Horticulture qualification (desirable)

Landscaping qualification (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

None

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance role in Newark-on-Trent. The post involves maintaining school grounds and external facilities, using grounds maintenance equipment, and performing routine horticultural tasks to support safe, clean, and attractive environments for pupils and staff.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence and experience in grounds maintenance; a relevant qualification is desirable.