Groundsperson - Sports Pitches
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Chigwell
Up to £32,000 + 10% employer pension + 28 days holiday + bank holidays + free term-time lunches + gym discount + healthcare
Are you a Grounds professional looking for a stable, long-term role where you can keep developing your skills and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together?
Do you want to join an organisation that invests in training, has a supportive and positive environment, and gives you the security, structure, and opportunity to take real pride in your work every day?
On offer is a full-time role within an experienced, friendly Grounds team at a leading independent school in West Essex. You'll work across natural and artificial sports surfaces, gardens, and wider estate presentation, with the autonomy to deliver high standards and the support to keep progressing.
This school offers the kind of environment grounds professionals value most - stability, support, and long-term development. You'll have access to funded training and recognised courses, opportunities to learn new skills alongside experienced colleagues, and the security of a permanent, all-year-round role with excellent benefits. The team culture is positive, respectful, and down-to-earth, and the work-life balance is genuinely sustainable - no excessive hours, just steady, rewarding work in a friendly setting.
In this role, you'll take ownership of keeping the school's outdoor spaces looking their best - from well-presented sports pitches and grounds to tidy pathways and gardens. Each week brings something different, from hands-on maintenance and seasonal projects to helping with school events. You'll be part of a small, supportive team that takes real pride in the quality and presentation of the school's estate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds professional who wants stability, development, and a great working culture in a team that takes pride in what they do.
The Role:
Prepare and maintain sports surfaces to a high standard: grass pitches, 3G and all-weather
Marking out, seasonal renovations, erect posts, nets, cricket frames, and tennis posts
Support gardeners with hedges, lawns, and paths, including leaf collection, snow clearance, and spraying
General estate presentation and occasional event support to keep the school looking its best
The Person:
Grounds experience
NVQ Level 2 (Greenkeeping/Grounds Maintenance) or equivalent experience
Wants training, learning and development opportunities
Reference Number: BH-264074
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