Groundskeeper Apprentice

The main duties and responsibilities of the jobholder include, but are not limited to:

Working as part of the Grounds team to maintain our busy and prestigious sport facilities, along with the rest of the external estate. This will involve tasks such as various types of pitch marking and preparation, including Cricket, Rugby, and Athletics Keeping the gardens, thoroughfares, and highway footpaths clear and free from litter and debris at all times Safe use and routine maintenance of all powered mechanical equipment, vehicles, and tractor operated machinery necessary for the job, this also includes hand tools and marking equipment Carrying out gritting, salt spreading, snow clearing, as necessary, including footpaths and car parks throughout the school If required, assisting the gardening staff as necessary with routine gardening duties including preparation, planting, seeding, turfing and maintenance of gardens, amenity areas, trees, shrubs, lawns and grass areas as well as pruning and hedge cutting Assisting the other members of the support staff to prepare outdoor areas for events and functions

All duties are to comply with current legislation governing Health and Safety at work and the control of Substances Hazardous to Health and relevant codes of practice.

Training:
Sports Turf Operative Level 2 The training will take place in person, bi-weekly at Plumpton College

Training Outcome:

If the applicant successfully completes the probation period and qualifies after the two-year apprenticeship, they will be offered a full-time position.

Employer Description:

Hurstpierpoint College is a successful independent school, and a significant medium-sized enterprise in mid- Sussex with around 480 employees and a turnover of some £30 million pa. It is both a stimulating and a pleasant place in which to work.

The College is amongst the most successful independent schools in Sussex. It is co-educational and comprises a Senior School, Preparatory School, and Pre Prep with over 1,300 pupils in all. Over half the pupils in the Senior School are boarders (weekly or flexible).

The General Grounds Person is a member of the Support Staff and part of the Grounds and Gardening Team of the College and reports to the Grounds Manager, although on a day to day basis will be directed by the Deputy Grounds manager or Senior Gardener. The Support Staff of the College are ultimately the responsibility of the Director of Operations.

Working Hours :
The typical schedule is Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:30. Additionally, overtime is available on Saturdays during the summer term.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Time-keeping skills,Flexibility,Adaptable