Grounds Maintenance Operative

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in Smethwick is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative. The role involves maintaining grounds across the Trust estates, using various machinery including ride-on mowers and tractors. Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and demonstrate a team-oriented mindset, flexibility, and adaptability. This permanent role offers a salary between £24,413 and £25,185, with a commitment to staff well-being and a strong safeguarding culture for children.

Qualifications

• Hold a full valid UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to grass mow using both pedestrian and ride-on machines.
• Experience in driving vehicles including tractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance works across our Trust estates.
• Drive company vehicles as instructed.
• Assist with the marking of pitches.

Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Driving

Job description

SALARY: Band B SCP 2-4 (£24,413 - £25,185 per annum)

HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks

TERM: Permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic individualto join our site team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative.You will be based at Thorns Collegiate Academy, working within our estates department to carryout grounds’ maintenance works across our Trust estates to a high standard.

Applicants will:

• Grass mowboth pedestrian and tractor/ride on machine.
• Drivecompany vehicles including trailering, tractors and other powered vehicles as instructed.
• Assistwith the marking of pitches.
• Strim and blow leaves/debris.
• Want to collaborate as part of a team.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving Licence

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.