Grounds Apprentice - Horticulture & Landscaping Level 2
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Company: PINEWOOD SCHOOL LTD
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Location: SWINDON, SN6 8HZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000030081
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Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 4 days per week during Monday to Friday (all year round) on site at Pinewood School 7.30am – 3.30pm (to include a 30 minute unpaid break per day). One day per week off the job training.
Brief Description
Exciting opportunity to join our friendly Estates Team as a Grounds Apprentice supporting the maintenance of our 84 acre school site including sports pitches, gardens and woodlands.
Training to be Provided
One day per week off the job training to complete Level 2 Horticulture & Landscape Operative Apprenticeship at either Wiltshire College or Abingdon College (depending on location preference).
Future Prospects
A permanent position as a Grounds Operative will be available on successful completion of the Apprenticeship and any probation period.
Vacancy Detail
Main Tasks:
- Assist in the maintenance of all School Grounds, including sports pitches, woodland, gardens and hedges
- Gain knowledge and understanding of this role through day release to attend college and on the job learning
- Setting out of the sports pitches for matches
- Clearance of sports pitches after matches
- Mowing, preparation and treatment of the grass pitches, including the cricket square
- Assist with the maintenance of the tarmac and artificial turf pitches
- Assist with tree maintenance
- Assist with the upkeep of the ornamental gardens
- Operating machinery, equipment and vehicles in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations
- Maintenance and minor repairs to machinery and equipment
- Assisting with whole school events as directed by the Head of Grounds or Estates Manager, including setting up and taking down marquees and moving furniture
- Assist with keeping roads and paths clear and safe in severe weather conditions including clearing snow and ice
- Assist with car parking for school events
- Any other associated tasks as directed by the Head of Grounds
Safeguarding of Children:
- All staff are responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children in line with the School’s Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Being comfortable with working outdoors in all weathers
- Physically fit to manage a manual role