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- Annual Salary: £25,729.60 - £26,436.80
- Location: Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time hours considered)
- Hours: 40 hours per week, 6am - 3pm
Join a great client who support young people aged 6-16 with Autism spectrum disorder and associated learning needs. We are seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to maintain a school grounds and contribute to our mission of providing the best outcomes for our students.
Day-to-Day of the Role of a Groundsperson :- Regularly mow all grass areas and maintain grass at a reasonable length.
- Manage overgrowth around the site using strimming equipment.
- Trim hedges and bushes, ensuring they are tidy and safe, while considering wildlife protection legislation.
- Maintain and liaise with suppliers for the servicing of grounds maintenance equipment.
- Keep gutters and drains clear across the site.
- Remove rubbish and empty bins as necessary.
- Manage weed control routines safely and according to regulations.
- Perform leaf-clearing and removal across the site.
- Assist with gritting pathways and drives during winter months.
- Maintain and repair fences, including painting and treating when necessary.
- Support the maintenance team with painting, decorating, and general site maintenance.
- Undertake any other tasks as required, contributing to the overall aims of the school.
- Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work.
- Organised and capable of prioritising own workload.
- Flexible approach to tasks and hours.
- Knowledge of safe working principles and Health and Safety legislation.
- Experience with COSHH and understanding the safe use of chemicals.
- Weed-spraying licence (desirable).
- Awareness of the impact of work on wildlife and necessary adjustments.
- Experience in grounds maintenance (essential).
- Mechanical experience or basic machine maintenance skills (essential).
- Experience in a school or special needs environment (desirable).
- First Aid Certificate (desirable).
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Access to Perkbox for a variety of high street discounts.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Car lease scheme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan, covering services such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more.
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.
