Job Description
Grounds Person - Independent School, Suffolk
Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, full year)
Salary: 22,941 per annum
Start: Immediate
A small independent College in Suffolk, is seeking a Grounds Person to join its Estates team. This is a hands-on role supporting the maintenance of the school's grounds, gardens and sports facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain lawns, pitches, hedges, paths and landscaped areas
Prepare and mark out sports pitches and facilities
Operate groundskeeping equipment (mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers)
Support site maintenance and school events
Assist with seasonal duties including gritting and leaf clearance
Work collaboratively within the Estates team
Requirements
Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or landscaping
Practical, reliable and flexible approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to safeguarding and health & safety
Desirable
Grounds maintenance or horticultural qualification
PA1 spraying qualification or chainsaw licence
Experience in a school or public environment
Benefits
Free school lunch and refreshments
Free parking
Pension scheme and staff benefits platform
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
To apply, please send your CV or contact Kathryn at Connaught Education for more information.
Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialist
Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.
