Instructor / Technician - Grounds

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE, Westley, Hampshire

Instructor / Technician - Grounds

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SPARSHOLT COLLEGE, Westley, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 12 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0be548b427f84679a9a944daefc12c74

Full Job Description

Instructor/Technician - Grounds

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Salary: Up to £25,611 per annum

Type: Permanent

Institution: Sparsholt College Hampshire (inc Andover Campus)

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year)

Closing date: 24th July 2025

This role involves contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of the college grounds. The post holder will also work closely with teaching staff to provide practical support, technical instruction and supervision of students training in horticulture with a focus on machinery and plant maintenance and establishment. The successful candidate will be qualified in a relevant subject area with a good practical working knowledge of horticulture and a sound understanding of health and safety procedures.

This post is based at the Sparsholt campus.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy should sufficient applications be received.

College Benefits

  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
  • Death Benefit grant of 3 x salary if in the pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
  • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
  • Flexible Working Policy
  • Holiday entitlement of 22/23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas.
  • Access to an employee assistance scheme
  • Free Library membership
  • On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus
  • Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.
  • Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications
  • Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.


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This role involves contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of the college grounds. The post holder will also work closely with teaching staff to provide practical support, technical instruction and supervision of students training in horticulture with a focus on machinery and plant maintenance and establishment. The successful candidate will be qualified in a relevant subject area with a good practical working knowledge of horticulture and a sound understanding of health and safety procedures.

  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
  • Death Benefit grant of 3 x salary if in the pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
  • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
  • Flexible Working Policy
  • Holiday entitlement of 22/23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas.
  • Access to an employee assistance scheme
  • Free Library membership
  • On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus
  • Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.
  • Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications
  • Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices
  • There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider

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