Gardener/Grounds Person

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a keen hybrid grounds person combining horticulture and grounds to help maintain and develop our campus. The person is a good team-worker with a confident, professional and approachable manner. The successful applicant will have the ability to be flexible and takes a real pride in their work and what they can accomplish.

You will have solid experience in all areas of gardens and grounds upkeep and will enjoy being part of a busy, hard-working, passionate team which makes a significant contribution to the life of the schools.

Key Requirements

•Completed a broad education including GCSE grade C and above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
•RHS General Certificate in horticulture.
•NPTC Pesticides PA1 & 6 Spraying Licenses.
•Good standard of spoken and written English.
•Health and safety and fire safety procedures.
•Basic understanding of COSHH.
•Previous experience in similar or skill transferable roles.
•Experience of grounds and sports turf knowledge.
•Good knowledge of all types of ground/sports turf machinery.
•Demonstrate high levels of time management using own initiative to manage a heavy workload and at times conflicting priorities as well as tracking progress on a wide range of tasks.
•Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage, inform and negotiate with colleagues and contractors at all levels.
•Ability and willingness to work outside in all weathers.
•Ability to drive work vehicles.
•Basic IT skills via PC and Mobile use (emails, photos, Word etc.)
•Understands their role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
•Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
•Understanding of the requirements of Equality and Diversity

Additional Information & How to Apply

For further information, please see the job details attached. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Duncan Toon (Grounds Manager) on 01926 735455.

Should you wish to apply for this role please complete both parts of the application form on the website shown below and send to hr@warwickschools.co.uk or contact the HR department on 01926 735413.

https://www.warwickschool.org/Non-Teaching-Vacancies

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Interview date: ASAP

Warwick Independent Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents
Job Application Form
Equality Form
Job Description