We are seeking a full-time, full-year permanent Senior Grounds person to join our Grounds team working on our £60 million modern campus set in 80 acres in Prestbury, Cheshire. To work as part of a dedicated and experienced grounds team and assist the Head Grounds man in the maintenance and development of amenities, general grounds and playing surfaces in this large school campus site. To assist in ensuring safe and consistent quality of playing surfaces of our many sports pitches and facilities. Job tasks include: Assist the preparation and maintenance of sports pitches, and amenity surfaces, including artificial surfaces for the end user including pitch marking and set-up of a variety of sports Use of various tractor and mowing equipment Using a variety of hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters, backpack blowers and chainsaws (license would be preferred but not essential) Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of weekly and annual maintenance programmes to ensure the required standard of surface presentation, across the whole campus. Collaborate and source cost-effective third-party suppliers to organise repair works/ projects Ensure all equipment is correctly maintained and serviced Maintain sports and grounds related facilities and buildings Collaborate with other staff to develop outdoor areas i.e. outdoor classrooms Deputise for the Head Grounds person as and when necessary Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Members of Senior Management Team. This is not an exhaustive list and may vary as the school’s requirements change. Salary and Conditions The post of Senior Grounds Person is available to start as soon as possible. The hours of work are 40 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm with an hour’s unpaid lunch break (lunch is provided as a staff benefit during term-time). In addition, the post holder will be required to work reasonable additional hours as necessary, as the demands of the job require, including some evenings and weekends. This work requires a commitment to support and contribute to the smooth running of the School’s extra-curricular programme. Work at evening and weekend events will, with prior agreement, attract an equivalent period of time off in lieu. For more information, such as person specification, please view the attached job pack. If you're successful in the first round of recruitment, you will be sent a further, more in depth application form from The Kings School to assess your suitability.