Grounds Keeper
ShipLake
£19,000 - £28,000
Immediate Start
Hunter Mason Consulting are looking to recruit an enthuseastic grounds keeper for an amazing client.
You will be working 40 hours per week with an unpaid lunch hour and 2 x 20 min paid breaks. Additional hours will be required throughout the year.. Any additional hours worked attract additional payment and the timings are agreed in advance
Responsbilities:
Maintain pitches and grounds to a high standard.
Mowing
Marking out pitches
Preparing and maintaining soil
General maintenance duties.
Qualifications:
Qualification in grounds/turf management (desirable) Full training is available.
PA1 and PA6 Spraying certificate (desirable). Full training is available.
• Chainsaw CS30 /31 qualification (desirable). Full training is available.
Good general education including English and Maths
Full driving licence (desirable)
D1 licence (desirable)
Health and safety qualifications (desirable). Full training is available
Good working knowledge of health and safety
Experience of working as a groundsperson or in a similar role
Experience of working with horticultural machinery or similar
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise with excellent attention to detail
Ability to follow and carry out instructions independently but seek clarification where necessary
Adaptability to changing hours and work in all weathers
Ability and enthusiasm for completing work to a high standard
Physically fit with the ability to undertake moderate and occasional heavy lifting
Excellent understanding of the need for high level of customer service, friendly and approachable
Experience of working to deadlines
Basic ICT skills
Willingness to be an effective and flexible member of a small team
Ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues and clients, both internal and external
Organised and self-motivated
Interest in the work of the school and willingness to uphold Shiplake College’s aims and ethos
Motivation and interest in further personal development
Reliable
Self-reliance and self-motivation
Ability to drive a minibus (desirable)
Free onsite car parking is available. Bike storage is also available.
Support staff are eligible to join the Pensions Trust (5% contribution from staff, 6.85% from Employer).
Bring your dog to work. Dogs form an important part of our community and some staff bring dogs to work.
Complimentary lunches when working. Snacks at break time and hot drinks throughout the day.
Free access to the outdoor swimming pool for staff and their families, at agreed times when the pool is open during the summer months.
Free access to the onsite weights rooms and fitness suites for staff (and partners living onsite).
Apply now! mark @ huntermasonconsulting . com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: groundskeeper - mt
