Groundskeeper

Shorefields; Stoke-by-Nayland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Site Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, focusing on sports fields, a forest school, and various landscaped areas. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive pay range and requires a hands-on, self-motivated individual passionate about community engagement and environmental stewardship. Immediate start and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping or similar roles is preferred.
• Ability to maintain sports fields and school grounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site to the highest possible standards.
• Manage and upkeep rugby, hockey, and cricket pitches.
• Handle maintenance of a large forest school area and paddocks.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Land management

Self-motivated

Can-do attitude

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC6019-69S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Competitive

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 16th March

We are looking for a hands-on, self-motivated groundskeeper with a can-do attitude who will thrive being part of the site team and school community. You will be responsible for the maintenance and land management to the highest possible standard of a sports field, including rugby, hockey, and cricket pitches, a large forest school area, paddocks, lawns, and extensive trees and hedgerows in our 28-acre site, which is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Kathy Uttley
Horkesley Park
Park Road
Nayland, Colchester
Essex, CO6 4JR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]