Main Responsibilities:
1. Line marking: Initial setting out and weekly over-marking.
2. Hedge cutting and strimming.
3. Driving a tipper vehicle or similar.
4. All sports surface preparation including grass, hardstanding, and artificial turf.
5. Winter sports pitch preparation and maintenance to include synthetic sports surfaces.
6. Leaf clearing, litter picking, bin clearance, and debris clearing.
7. Goal post erection, dismantling, storage, and maintenance.
8. Snow clearing, salt spreading, and gritting.
9. Roping off and preparing for events.
10. Carry out car parking duties as required.
11. To keep borders, highways, and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.
12. Working flexible hours when required.
13. Undertaking any other tasks as considered reasonable by the Grounds Manager.
14. Basic maintenance of the Grounds Machinery.
15. To assist in the efficient running of the Grounds Workshop.
16. Liaising with and supporting the gardens team as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or gardening.
2. A proactive attitude and attention to detail.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Respect for the historical nature of the estate and listed buildings.
5. Excellent work ethic.
Why Join Us?
ACES Academies Trust, Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN, are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Grounds Maintenance team working at several primary schools and a prestigious secondary school with a Grade I listed building and stunning, expansive grounds. This school is set within a historic estate, providing a unique work environment filled with heritage and natural beauty.
Additional Information:
Date posted: 4th December 2024
Closing date: 31st January 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).
Salary: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Scale 4, Points 7-11, Namely £25,584 - £27,269.
Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time applicants will be considered with possibilities of progression.
Staff Benefits:
1. 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only).
2. Nationally agreed pay award.
3. O2 Open Staff discount.
4. Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes.
5. Free car parking.
6. Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS).
7. CPD access and support.
8. Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family.
9. Access to staff discounts from local suppliers.
10. Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted support staff).
11. Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership.
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