Estates Groundsman
Estates Groundsman
LOCATION: Lavington Park, near Petworth, West Sussex
SALARY: Up to GBP22,500 per annum
Seaford College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. Founded in 1884, the college is situated in Lavington Park, south of Petworth, set in 450 acres of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Seaford College is looking for a versatile Estates Groundsman to help with upkeep and maintenance of estates grounds.
The role will include:
• Assisting with the preparation, maintenance and development of the golf course, cricket wickets, rugby pitches and all other fine sports turf facilities
• Undertaking maintenance duties to a high standard using the appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
• Carrying out maintenance on a variety of different landscapes and buildings
• Maintaining hard standing areas
• Ensuring safe working practices in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations
• Some flexibility may be required Some additional hours may be required which will be paid accordingly
• Minibus driving may be required (Training can be given)
Preferred criteria:
• NVQ or City & Guilds Certification in the use of horticultural or grounds keeping machinery
• Previous experience using ride on and pedestrian lawnmowers, petrol strimmers, hedge cutters, brush cutters, and air blowers
• Mechanical aptitude for maintaining equipment
• A full clean Driving Licence
• Fine, sports turf and horticultural maintenance experience
• Experience using computer software packages
Does this sound interesting to you? Please apply now.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire and will need to complete the Seaford College application form. All offers of employment are subject to full enhanced DBS checks and references.
REFERENCE: GJ1965
TSL2
LOCATION: Lavington Park, near Petworth, West Sussex
SALARY: Up to GBP22,500 per annum
Seaford College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. Founded in 1884, the college is situated in Lavington Park, south of Petworth, set in 450 acres of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Seaford College is looking for a versatile Estates Groundsman to help with upkeep and maintenance of estates grounds.
The role will include:
• Assisting with the preparation, maintenance and development of the golf course, cricket wickets, rugby pitches and all other fine sports turf facilities
• Undertaking maintenance duties to a high standard using the appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
• Carrying out maintenance on a variety of different landscapes and buildings
• Maintaining hard standing areas
• Ensuring safe working practices in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations
• Some flexibility may be required Some additional hours may be required which will be paid accordingly
• Minibus driving may be required (Training can be given)
Preferred criteria:
• NVQ or City & Guilds Certification in the use of horticultural or grounds keeping machinery
• Previous experience using ride on and pedestrian lawnmowers, petrol strimmers, hedge cutters, brush cutters, and air blowers
• Mechanical aptitude for maintaining equipment
• A full clean Driving Licence
• Fine, sports turf and horticultural maintenance experience
• Experience using computer software packages
Does this sound interesting to you? Please apply now.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire and will need to complete the Seaford College application form. All offers of employment are subject to full enhanced DBS checks and references.
REFERENCE: GJ1965
TSL2