Grounds Maintenance - Epsom, United Kingdom - Commercial Grounds Care Services Ltd

Commercial Grounds Care Services Ltd

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Epsom, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are a well-established Surrey-based company that maintains the grounds and gardens at Epsom College - a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls between the ages of Set in 80 acres on the edge of the Epsom Downs, the College enjoys an enviable reputation for producing highly successful individual and team performances in a wide range of sports.

Due to expansion, we are currently looking for a skilled grounds person with solid 'hands-on' experience to work as part of our dedicated and professional grounds team at the College.

The range of work covers grounds, gardens and sports pitches.

Ideally you will have NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) or be working towards it, or possess a PA1, 2 & 6.

Essential requirements:

Full UK driving licence
Reliable, enthusiastic and able to work unsupervised
Flexible and willing to work overtime when required (including on Saturdays)
A passion for producing topquality sports surfaces
Knowledge of cricket preparation
Able to operate rideon mowers and tractors
Able to identify pests and diseases
Able to work individually or as part of a team
Enjoy working to high standards
Good communicator at all levels
Problemsolving ability
Ability to communicate effectively with pupils and all colleagues
Sufficient physical fitness and dexterity to cope with often strenuous work in poor conditions
Handson knowledge of the workings of a Grounds Department

If you also have knowledge of the different sport disciplines and markings, that would be advantageous.

Benefits include:

Ongoing training and development
20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
A great team to work with

Salary for an experienced applicant will be a minimum of £27,500 pa (including average OT) depending on skills.

Please attach an up-to-date CV when applying.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£21,840.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule: