Full time Assistant Groundsperson Job advertJoin the Grounds Team at Gordonstoun School!Are you a keen Groundsperson seeking a fulfilling role with great benefits? Look no further! We’re hiring a full time Assistant Groundsperson (up to 37.5 hours per week) to join our dynamic team.What We Offer:Good Hours: Mon-Fri, with an occasional early start & weekend.Generous Holidays: Enjoy 35 days of holiday a year (pro rata), including two weeks off over Christmas.On-Shift Perks: Complimentary lunch, fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks.Family-Friendly Environment: Free access to drama and musical events, plus family social occasions.Employee Support: Fully supported Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives, including free yoga and meditation sessions.Facilities Access: Opportunity to use school facilities.Transport Subsidy: Subsidised transport available from Hopeman, Burghead, Lossiemouth, and Elgin.Pension Benefits & Free Parking: Secure your future while enjoying convenient parking.Uniform Provided: Look smart and professional while you work.Community Involvement: Opportunities to join local services like Fire, Coastguards, and Conservation.Meaningful Work: Play an essential role in the health and wellbeing of our students, gaining job satisfaction and a sense of achievement.Requirements:NC2 in Greenkeeping.Experience in grounds related work.Immediate start available (A PVG Check will be completed on successful applicant).Shifts: Mon-Fri, with an occasional early start & weekend.If you're ready to make a difference and enjoy a supportive work environment, apply now to join the Grounds team!If you’re excited to learn more, please email the recruitment department atrecruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or contact us on (01343) 837 837.Closing Date: 21 April 2025We look forward to meeting youAbout the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18.Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too.It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
● Experience in grounds related work
● Able to use a wide range of modern turf machinery
● A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos.
● Flexible, with a can-do attitude.
● Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment.
● Able to understand and follow instructions
● Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
● Reliable and trustworthy
● Proven track record in the preparation of sport surfaces
● Basic machinery maintenance
● H&S training
**Qualifications Required**
● Current clean drivers’ licence
● Good standard of education
● NC2 in Greenkeeping
● Spraying qualification Pa1 and Pa6
● Chainsaw operation
● CS30, CS31
● Training in the use of powered equipment
● Manual handling
**Keywords**
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