Ground Worker

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Friday, October 10, 2025
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust requires an experienced and hardworking individual to join the Facilities and Maintenance Team as a Ground Worker.

  Working closely with the Lead Ground Worker, the successful candidate will provide an exceptional level of service to Bede’s School Trust by dealing with general, planned and reactive ground worker duties in accordance with specifications, environmental controls, compliance, codes of practice and Health and Safety regulations.

  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in path and roadways construction and maintenance, trenching and excavations, brickwork, drainage and water management, general estates boundary and fenced areas, plant and machinery .

  It's essential for all candidates to have obtained CITB training with CPCS (Track Excavator & 10 ton Dumper) & CSCS prior to application, these must be in date. (Proof of these cards will be requested at interview).

  This is a Permanent, Full Time position, working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year consisting of 07:30 - 16:30 per day.

  The position is mainly based at the Senior School with potential travel to the Prep School.

  Offering an attractive salary of £39,520 per annum along with a range of staff benefits including;

  • A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

  • A generous company pension with salary exchange options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Retail discounts

  • Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

  • Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

  • Eye care vouchers,

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

  • Complimentary Lunch provided

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

  For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

  recruitment@bedes.org Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

  Application Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025 at 8am.

  Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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