Grounds Operative

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Grounds Operative to undertake tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the school’s great sports facilities and grounds. You will have experience of setting a cricket wicket. The Grounds Department respond to requests for the preparations of the grounds in such a way that they meet fully the requirements to provide a full sports programme and maintain the appearance of the School to an exceptionally high standard throughout the year. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to progress their career with us and to gain more qualifications. We believe in staff development and progression, supporting our staff to reach their full potential. 

Set in over 300 acres of stunning North Nottinghamshire woodland, Worksop College is a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work. Every member of the team is committed to delivering the highest quality and standard of service.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Grounds Operative who will be undertaking tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the school’s great sports facilities. We are looking for a candidate who wishes to progress their career with us and to gain more qualifications and deputise on occasion for the Grounds Foreman. We believe in staff development and progression, supporting our staff to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities



·        Previous experience as a Grounds person or similar.

·        Ability to use and demonstrate all necessary sports ground maintenance skills and operate a range of machinery to the highest standard.

·        Experience of mechanical repairs and the ability to mend machinery, small repairs.

·        The ability to work well as part of a team.

·        A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

·        Must be able to work without supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions.

·        Relevant qualification in turf management (NVQ or similar).

·        Pesticide spraying qualification PA1, PA2 and PA6.

·        Full, clean driving licence.

·        A chainsaw certificate is desirable.

·        Cricket Pitch Maintenance desirable.

Online applications:

Should be made by all applicants via the application form, outlining the reasons why you are interested in the role and to demonstrate how you meet the role and responsibilities outlined within the job description. CVs may be sent in addition to, but not instead of the completed application form and covering letter.

Worksop College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). As the employment is within a school it is necessary for us to undertake Enhanced DBS and suitability reference checks for successful applicants.

Please note we are a no smoking site

Safeguarding & Child Protection 

Worksop College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Equal Opportunities

Worksop College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applicants equally. It is our policy to take all reasonable steps to employ and promote employees on the basis of their abilities and qualifications without regard to age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, marital or civil partnership status, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, trade union membership, religion or belief.