Technician – Grounds
💰Salary: Up to £25,335 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience)
🕒Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
📋Contract: Permanent
📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire
📅Closing Date: 22nd September 2026
💡Interview Date: 1st October 2026
Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working outside?
The successful candidate will join a team responsible for the upkeep of college grounds to a high standard. The post holder will provide some technical support assisting staff and students in workshop related activities – although the main emphasis will be working on the college grounds & sports fields. Experience required in use of machinery, knowledge of plant establishment and maintenance are desirable. Training will be provided.
The working pattern for this role is 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am – 3:30pm on Friday.
Why Join Us? 🌱
At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career.
You’ll benefit from:
- A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success
- A peaceful, spacious campus setting
- A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career
College Benefits: 🎓
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications
Join us in making a difference!
Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.