Grounds Person

School Groundsman / Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Exeter Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Pay: £14.90 per hour About the Role Are you someone who takes pride in creating beautiful, safe outdoor spaces? We are looking for a dedicated and reliable School Groundsman to join our team in Exeter. You will play a vital role in keeping our school estate looking its best, ensuring a fantastic environment for students, staff, and visitors. With no weekend work, this role offers an excellent work-life balance within a supportive community environment. Key Responsibilities: * Maintaining all lawns, sports pitches, hedges, and flowerbeds to a high standard. * Operating and caring for grounds maintenance machinery and tools. * Assisting with line marking for sports fixtures and seasonal events. * Ensuring walkways and outdoor areas are safe, clean, and free of debris (including leaf clearance and winter gritting). * Undertaking minor outdoor repairs and general maintenance tasks. What We Are Looking For: * Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or amenity horticulture is highly desirable. * Comfortable operating machinery (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters). * A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to work. * Ability to work well independently and as part of a wider estates team. * Please note: As this role is based within a school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people