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About this apprenticeship
The Apprentice Groundsperson will support the Grounds and Gardens team in the maintenance and preparation of the College's extensive sports grounds, golf course and wider estate.
Preparing and maintaining the sports facilities under the direction of the Head of Grounds & Gardens, including artificial surfaces to a high standard
Involved in the preparation of cricket wickets and practice areas
Carrying out annual renovations to cricket squares and playing surfaces
Applications of fertilisers and fungicides
Creating, marking out and setting up of playing surfaces
Working with various different types of equipment and machinery
Undertaking general maintenance of equipment as directed
Maintaining the awareness of the Health and Safety Regulations in your areas of responsibility
Maintaining the cleanliness of the School grounds and work areas
Drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations
Ensure hedges and fences are maintained to a high standard
Training
Sports Turf Operative Level 2.
All training will be completed on site at Radley College.
What you could go on to do
It is possible that a full-time position is available at the end of the apprenticeship.
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