Groundsperson apprentice

Prepare and maintain sports pitches and grounds Operate and look after grounds machinery and vehicles Set up facilities for lessons, training, fixtures, events, and lettings Support site security, including alarms, CCTV, and emergency response Ensure safe use of chemicals and maintain stock levels Keep records (e.g., weather, flooding) and manage lost property Liaise with staff, users, and external authorities Promote health and safety and assist with other duties as required

Training Outcome:
A permanent role for the right candidate

Employer Description:

St Benedict’s is a leading independent co-educational Catholic school situated in leafy Ealing, West London. We offer the distinct advantage of a seamless education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, enabling pupils to begin their first steps in the Nursery at age three and continue through to Year 13 within one supportive, values-driven community. Our five-acre site, along with 14 acres of playing fields and sports facilities, is a rarity for London schools. We are easily accessible via the Elizabeth, Central and District Lines.

Staff enjoy working here. They benefit from an exceptional environment, as well as a supportive ethos where career progression and professional development is actively encouraged.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday, plus alternate Saturdays in term time. Rotas cover operating hours, pitch preparation, fixtures, and events. Additional hours may be required, like cricket season and key events. 35 days’ holiday, taken during school holidays.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Sports grounds experience,Safeguarding awareness,Adaptable,Willing to learn