Uppingham - Salary: £27,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience) + a raft of benefits
About the Role
Located in the heart of Rutland, our client is renowned for its academic excellence and outstanding co-curricular opportunities. The school sits within 56 acres of beautifully maintained grounds and boasts exceptional sporting facilities that have supported the development of some of the country’s top athletes. The grounds are also occasionally used by local semi-professional sports teams for training and matches, offering a diverse and high-level sporting environment.
Sport is a core part of school life, and the playing fields and facilities are central to this. Our client is committed to delivering top-quality surfaces for training and competition all year round.
Our client is looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Sports Grounds Person to join the Estates team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain and present our sports pitches and grounds to the highest standards of safety, function, and appearance. Experience in golf course maintenance would also be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for turf maintenance across a large estate, contributing directly to the delivery of an exceptional sporting environment.
Full Time Permanent (39 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a variety of sports pitches and playing surfaces across the estate
Operate and maintain sports turf machinery and equipment
Conduct mowing, fertilising, aeration, irrigation, and weed control tasks
Maintain and prepare synthetic surfaces and courts
Mark out pitches and prepare for fixtures and events, including those for semi-professional teams
Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in sports ground maintenance, ideally including maintaining sports pitches used at semi-professional levels
Experience in tasks such as pitch marking, aeration, mowing, fertilising, and weed control
Competence in using a wide range of machinery and equipment
Team player with a proactive and reliable work ethic
Full UK driving licence
Experience in golf course maintenance would be a significant advantage
Desirable qualifications include:
PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates
NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf or equivalent
Benefits
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, along with a competitive benefits package designed to support your development and wellbeing:
30 days annual leave plus public holidays
50% contribution towards private healthcare
Free membership of our dual-use Sports Centre
Free staff lunches during term time
Staff discount on school fees
Discounts at retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and legal advice
Occupational health support
Free annual flu vaccinations
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer recognition
Working towards Investors in Diversity accreditation
Defined contribution pension scheme with employer double-matching up to 10%
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team maintaining one of the most impressive school estates in the country. Our diverse sporting environment includes opportunities to work on pitches used by semi-professional teams, and experience in golf course maintenance is highly valued. We’re proud to offer a professional, values-driven environment where people are supported to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.
If you’re an experienced Sports Grounds Person looking for your next opportunity, particularly if you have experience with maintaining sports pitches at semi-professional levels or in golf course maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.
