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Are you a skilled grounds person, with experience in sports turf maintenance?&nbsp;Uppingham School is seeking a dedicated Sports Turf Grounds Person to join our Estates team, and play a key role maintaining 56 acres of high-quality playing fields and sports facilities.As a Sports Turf Grounds Person, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our sports surfaces, including natural and artificial pitches, are maintained to the highest standards. Your work will directly contribute to the performance, safety, and aesthetics of our grounds, supporting a full and varied games and sporting curriculum.In this varied role, you will undertake a range of maintenance responsibilities, including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Mowing, fertilising, aerating, irrigating, and repairing turf surfaces</li><li>Maintaining artificial pitches/courts</li><li>Managing equipment, and completing scheduled maintenance activities</li></ul>You will need previous experience of sports grounds maintenance and associated work, including experience of marking pitches, mowing, aerating, fertilising and weed control. You will be capable of using a range of machinery and equipment and will also possess a full driving licence.Qualifications including PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates and an NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf qualification or similar is desirable, but not essential.BenefitsIn return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme</li><li>Discount on School fees</li><li>Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham</li><li>25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff</li><li>Westfield healthcare</li><li>Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>In house Occupational Health Service</li><li>Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)</li><li>Free staff lunches during term-time</li><li>Free annual Flu vaccinations</li><li>Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer</li><li>Recognised as a “Mindful” employer</li><li>Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”</li></ul>Contract: Permanent&nbsp;Hours:&nbsp;Full timeSalary: Up to £27,000 depending on experienceFor further details and to apply please click the apply button.The closing date for applications is 13th May 2025.Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

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