Job Description:

School Groundsman / Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Exeter

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Pay: £14.90 per hour

About the Role

Are you someone who takes pride in creating beautiful, safe outdoor spaces? We are looking for a dedicated and reliable School Groundsman to join our team in Exeter. You will play a vital role in keeping our school estate looking its best, ensuring a fantastic environment for students, staff, and visitors.

With no weekend work, this role offers an excellent work-life balance within a supportive community environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintaining all lawns, sports pitches, hedges, and flowerbeds to a high standard.

* Operating and caring for grounds maintenance machinery and tools.

* Assisting with line marking for sports fixtures and seasonal events.

* Ensuring walkways and outdoor areas are safe, clean, and free of debris (including leaf clearance and winter gritting).

* Undertaking minor outdoor repairs and general maintenance tasks.

What We Are Looking For:

* Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or amenity horticulture is highly desirable.

* Comfortable operating machinery (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters).

* A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to work.

* Ability to work well independently and as part of a wider estates team.

* Please note: As this role is based within a school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

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