Sports Turf Apprentice

You’ll be part of a team responsible for maintaining over 32 acres of sports grounds, including:

Cricket pitches Rugby and football fields Athletics facilities All-weather hockey and tennis surfaces

Your work helps ensure students, staff, and visitors have the best possible experience using the facilities. You will do this by:

Preparing and marking out pitches for matches and training Maintaining playing surfaces to a high standard Using specialist equipment (e.g. mowers) Tasks such as mowing, line marking, spiking, aeration, fertilising, repairs and turf care Supporting general upkeep of outdoor spaces

Training:

Training will take place bi-weekly at Plumpton College. 

Training Outcome:

A possible full-time role after completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Reigate Grammar School (RGS) is one of the UK’s leading independent schools, with a history dating back over 300 years. Today, it educates more than 1050 students aged 11-18 and is widely recognised for both academic achievement and a strong focus on personal development.

The school offers high-quality facilities including sports pitches, all-weather surfaces, a swimming pool, sports halls and fitness spaces. This creates a busy and varied environment, where sport and outdoor activity play an important part in daily school life.

Working at RGS means being part of a supportive team that takes pride in its environment and the experience it provides for students, staff and visitors. We believe that great schools are built on great staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 07:30am to 4:30pm including some weekend work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness