Assistant Grounds Maintenance Person
- Organisation: St Helen's School
- Location: North West London
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Salary info £24,784.50 - £26,784.50 per annum
£24,784.50 - £26,784.50 Annually (Actual) - Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026
The grounds staff are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, ensuring they are safe, fit for purpose and an attractive environment for teaching and learning.
Main Responsibilities
To follow the programme of work set by the Head of Grounds, which includes:
Removal of fallen leaves and debris from all hard surfaces and grassed areas
Removal of debris from Aco drain channels and gully gratings
Clean and maintain free of debris and moss external escape stairs
Inspect and maintain outdoor furniture
Routine emptying of bins and litter-picking across the site
To assist with grit spreading and snow clearing
Carry out gardening maintenance tasks including edging; weeding/hoeing and maintaining beds; hedge cutting and re-setting; dead heading; seasonal pruning of shrubs and the cutting of grass to include pedestrian mowing, ride on mowing and strimming
To assist other members of the Grounds Team with the renewal of planting schemes
Water, feed and maintain planted containers
To assist the Maintenance and Facilities teams with preparation/clear-up for major School events
Other tasks as requested by the Head of Grounds
The Person
It is essential for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:
Self-motivated, fit and capable of carrying out the tasks required
A good team player who is flexible and responsive to the needs of the school
A passion for horticulture
High standards of delivery
Full UK Driving licence
A minimum of 3 years' practical experience
Entry level qualification e.g. NPTC Level 1, City & Guilds Level 1 or equivalent
An ability to work in all weathers
It is desirable for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:
A commitment to further professional and H&S training
A warm friendly approach to their colleagues and working environment
NPTC PA1 PA6 pesticide certificate
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The grounds staff are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, ensuring they are safe, fit for purpose and an attractive environment for teaching and learning.
Description
Main Responsibilities
To follow the programme of work set by the Head of Grounds, which includes:
Removal of fallen leaves and debris from all hard surfaces and grassed areas
Removal of debris from Aco drain channels and gully gratings
Clean and maintain free of debris and moss external escape stairs
Inspect and maintain outdoor furniture
Routine emptying of bins and litter-picking across the site
To assist with grit spreading and snow clearing
Carry out gardening maintenance tasks including edging; weeding/hoeing and maintaining beds; hedge cutting and re-setting; dead heading; seasonal pruning of shrubs and the cutting of grass to include pedestrian mowing, ride on mowing and strimming
To assist other members of the Grounds Team with the renewal of planting schemes
Water, feed and maintain planted containers
To assist the Maintenance and Facilities teams with preparation/clear-up for major School events
Other tasks as requested by the Head of Grounds
The Person
It is essential for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:
Self-motivated, fit and capable of carrying out the tasks required
A good team player who is flexible and responsive to the needs of the school
A passion for horticulture
High standards of delivery
Full UK Driving licence
A minimum of 3 years' practical experience
Entry level qualification e.g. NPTC Level 1, City & Guilds Level 1 or equivalent
An ability to work in all weathers
It is desirable for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:
A commitment to further professional and H&S training
A warm friendly approach to their colleagues and working environment
NPTC PA1 PA6 pesticide certificate
Downloads
