Trainee Estates Grounds Person - Petworth, West Sussex
45 hrs per week.
Mon-Fri between 0730 hrs - 1700 hrs
25 days annual leave and all bank holidays paid; overtime available.
Starting salary £23,712 - £24,700pa (after probation)
About the School:
Our client is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school that nurtures academic excellence, sporting success, and creative talent. The 450-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs is an area of outstanding beauty. Their busy School has an excellent calibre of teaching staff and support teams.
Job Overview:
Are you looking to start a career as a Grounds Person and train in the maintenance and preparation of high-quality cricket wickets, artificial net and match facilities as well as our beautiful golf course? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our multi-skilled Estates Grounds team in a vibrant school environment, utilising your skills and developing them to build a career across our beautiful estate in Lavington Park near Petworth, West Sussex.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Involvement in the development of the golf course, rugby pitches, and all other fine turf sports facilities, using appropriate tools, equipment, and machinery.
2. Maintenance of a variety of different landscapes and buildings.
3. Learning to maintain paths, roads, and drainage ditches.
4. Working on horticulture and maintaining the estate's trees and woodland.
Qualifications and Skills:
As an excellent team player, you will need to be adaptable and an excellent communicator. If you can demonstrate a skillset and work to the highest standards and are interested in joining us, please apply.
Contract Details:
- Permanent full-time contract 45 hours per week
- Daily hours between 0730hrs - 1700 hrs
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Free lunch
- Competitive salary, overtime available
For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888 #J-18808-Ljbffr