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Grounds Apprentice (Sports Turf Operative)

Caldicott Trust Limited · Bucks · posted 25 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Sports turf operative (level 2)
Starts
21 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Maintenance, upkeep and appearance of school grounds, playing fields, gardens and sports pitches. Including, but not limited to:

  • Mowing, strimming, weeding, weed killing, hedging and pruning.
  • Laying turf, seeding, levelling and filling the ground.
  • Leaf blowing, litter picking, sweeping and general clearing and tidying.
  • As needed, marking and maintenance of all surfaces: grass, hard playing surfaces; preparing, renovating and maintaining all sports pitches to a high standard.

Gardening

Assisting with the maintenance of all gardens:

  • Weeding, mulching and planting of flowerbeds
  • Deadheading and pruning of flowers and shrubs at correct times, eg Wisteria in Head’s garden each year
  • Mowing and edging of lawns
  • Fertilise lawns
  • Weed killing – lawns, patios, porch and driveway
  • Watering throughout summer months and dry periods as necessary
  • Hedge trimming

Around the rest of the site:

  • Prepare and plant pots, planters and hanging baskets in Spring.
  • Maintain all pots and planters to a high standard and refresh as appropriate each season.
  • Ensure watering of pots, planters and tubs is done on a daily basis throughout the summer months.
  • Hedge trimming.
  • Lawn edging and mowing.

Maintenance, and installation of sports pitch equipment:

  • Goal posts, rugby posts, tennis nets, cricket nets and other sports equipment as necessary.

Maintenance of grounds machinery:

  • Assisting with day-to-day maintenance, cleanliness and serviceability of all grounds machinery is carried out to the highest standard.

Seasonal tasks (if required):

  • Application of nutritional feeds to the grass.
  • Spraying of appropriate herbicides and pesticides.

Where it leads

Full time permanent job as Grounds person.

About Caldicott Trust Limited

Caldicott is one of the country’s most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys. We are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old.  We deliver a first class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities, in a friendly and supportive working environment.  The School is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Being comfortable working at height
  • Driving licence (desirable) 
  • Punctual
  • Strong work ethic

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • CROWN LANE, FARNHAM ROYAL, BUCKS, SL2 3SL

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