School Groundsperson (Must Hold Relevant Experience)

Principal Education; Ealing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prestigious school setting

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Varied and rewarding role

Job summary

Principal Education is partnering with a prestigious UK school to hire a Groundsperson on a full-time, permanent basis. You will maintain the school's grounds, gardens, and outdoor facilities to a high standard, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role requires experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture, hands-on use of common machinery, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a similar role.
• Good understanding of maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Experience using grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
• Practical, proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the wider school community.
• Full UK driving licence would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school grounds, lawns, gardens, sports pitches, and external areas to a high standard.
• Carry out mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, planting, weeding, and seasonal work.
• Assist with preparation and upkeep of sports pitches and playing surfaces.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain pathways, car parks, and outdoor spaces, keeping them clean and hazard-free.
• Support landscaping projects and improvements across the site.
• Assist Estates team with general site duties and event preparation.
• Follow health and safety procedures and school policies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Landscaping

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Driving licence (UK)

Tools

Grounds maintenance tools and machinery

Job description

Overview

Groundsperson – Full-Time | Permanent | Start date: ASAP. We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Groundsperson to join our Estates and Facilities team. The successful candidate will maintain the school's grounds, gardens, sports areas, and outdoor facilities to a high standard, creating a safe, attractive, and welcoming outdoor environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the school grounds, lawns, gardens, sports pitches, and external areas to a high standard.
• Carry out general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, strimming, edging, pruning, planting, weeding, and seasonal work.
• Assist with the preparation and upkeep of sports pitches and playing surfaces.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain pathways, car parks, and outdoor spaces, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
• Support landscaping projects and improvements across the school site.
• Assist the Estates team with general site duties and preparation for school events when required.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and school policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a similar role.
• A good understanding of maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Experience using grounds maintenance tools and machinery.
• A practical, proactive approach with good attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the wider school community.
• A full UK driving licence would be desirable.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work within a prestigious school setting.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• A varied and rewarding role within a dedicated Estates team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre-employment screening.

Start Date: As soon as possible