Apprentice Groundsperson

We are dedicated to ensuring our grounds are maintained to the highest standards and as our sports facilities expand, we are looking for someone who is keen and enthusiastic to develop a career in grounds care, who we can support through an appropriate apprenticeship scheme. Offering hands-on experience, you will gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location. 

As a Groundsperson, you will be part of the grounds team and your responsibilities will include:

Preparing and maintaining to a high standard our sports pitches including 3 cricket pitches, grass tennis courts, 8 rugby/football pitches and artificial playing surface Sports turf maintenance tasks including marking out of pitches, mowing, scarifying, aeration and applying fertilizers Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers, and tractors Assisting with sports turf renovation activities such as top dressing and overseeding Pre-season preparation and end of season renovation of the cricket pitches Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness in tools, workshops, and storage rooms Conducting regular inspections to ensure the safety and quality of playing surfaces Assisting with the planning and scheduling of grounds maintenance tasks

Training Outcome:
Possible permanent employment as a Groundsperson

Employer Description:
Shiplake College is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school offering a holistic education for around 520 pupils from Year 7 to Sixth Form. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and in September 2023 girls joined in Year 7 as we look to the future as a fully co-educational place of learning. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Shiplake offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Physical fitness,An appetite to learn,Eligible to work in the UK