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Our client seeks to employ a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team.
As one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries.
Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development in December ****.
Responsibilities
Upkeep of the college grounds, including green spaces, woodchip gallop, fibre sand arena and paddocks.
Repair post, stud and rail fences.
Stock barns and paddocks with hay, straw and haylage.
Operate tractors, trailers, strimmers, blowers, pedestrian/ride on mowers and other machinery.
Possibility of spraying with PA1/PA6 certification.
Qualifications
Genuine interest in grounds maintenance.
Willingness to learn about working around horses and learners.
Completion of a horse handling course in a similar setting desirable.
Amenity tractor with trailed implements and loader qualification desirable.
Full driving licence.
Ability to work outside in changing weather and physically demanding conditions.
Hours of Work
Monday: 6:30am – 3:00pm
Tuesday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Alternate Saturday mornings 8:00am – 12:00pm with corresponding Tuesday afternoon off.
The salary is £25,****** per annum with a contributory pension scheme, an initial holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays, EAP and 2× life assurance.
Meals can be taken in the canteen for a small charge.
The selected applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.
Closing date for applications: 9th of January ****
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