Sports Grounds Technician and Groundskeeper

Haileybury UK; Hertford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of staff pension scheme

Lunch in the Dining Hall

Use of school facilities including gym

Job summary

Haileybury UK is seeking a Groundsperson to join the Estates team. The role focuses on the efficient maintenance and development of sports playing surfaces and surrounding areas, ensuring safe, well-presented surfaces for pupils, staff and visitors throughout the year.

The role also covers landscaping across the site, with duties including lifting and manual handling. A full clean UK driving licence is required; NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance or related fields is desirable, as are

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent is required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance, Horticulture or related subject would be desirable.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 qualifications are desirable.
• First Aid qualification is desirable.
• Chainsaw qualifications are desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Haileybury’s sports playing surfaces and surrounding areas to high quality standards.
• Carry out general maintenance and development of landscaped and garden areas across the school site.
• Follow safe working practices and procedures; lift and perform manual handling as required.
• Work as part of the Estates team with weekend and rota-based weekday hours to cover fixtures and events.

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance / Horticulture or related

PA1/PA2/PA6

First Aid

Chainsaw qualifications

Tools

Driving Licence (UK)

Job description

Haileybury UK is seeking a Groundsperson to join the Estates team. The role focuses on the efficient maintenance and development of sports playing surfaces and surrounding areas, ensuring safe, well-presented surfaces for pupils, staff and visitors throughout the year.

The role also covers landscaping across the site, with duties including lifting and manual handling. A full clean UK driving licence is required; NVQ Level 2 in Grounds Maintenance or related fields is desirable, as are