Reference Code:  100173

Groundsman - Royal Berkshire Shooting School

Purdey

London, LND, GB

Permanent
  
  

Established in London in 1814 Purdey are today world renowned for the finest craftsman made side by side and over and under shotguns and double barrel and bolt action rifles, each one fully bespoke to their client's specifications and needs. Purdey's exclusive range of men and women's shooting and country clothing and accessories reflects the same attention to detail.

 

Groundsman – Royal Berkshire Shooting School

(Permanent, Full-Time)

 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Working alongside the Senior Groundsman and reporting to the Grounds Manager, this person is responsible for the maintenance of the Shooting Grounds, clay traps, tools and equipment, to enable us to offer visitors to the site a safe, consistent and high quality experience.

Key responsibilities:

  • To ensure that all traps, automatic and manual are readily maintained, serviced and operational at all times.
  • To carry our weekly checks on neighbouring land and footpaths for spent shot/clay pigeons.
  • To have the manual dexterity sufficient to safely use equipment and tools, included but not limited to: lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers, chainsaws etc
  • To be able to personally trap all manual traps and present clay sequences to the required standard.
  • Manage the processing of all PRB generated waste
  • To ensure that on all days (on staff rotation), the shooting lodge is ready for clients to be received

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

  • The successful candidate would ideally have a working knowledge of game shooting and conservation as well as a high level of maturity.
  • As part of this role, you will be required to lift 40Ibs from ground.  Ability to lift, pull, twist, and squat repeatedly is needed.
  • They will need to be a good communicator, a team player and be proactive.
  • They will need to respect company property and report damage to equipment in a timely manner. 
  • A current valid UK driving license
  • The ability to apply for current valid UK shotgun certificate

 

HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?

As a significant member of the Purdey community, you are also part of a much bigger family at Richemont.

We strongly believe in internal development, mobility and offering various opportunities to enhance both your personal and professional development.

 

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

1st Stage – After your application has been selected, our recruitment team will reach out to you within 2 weeks

2nd Stage – Interview with the Grounds Manager and the Senior Groundsman

3rd Stage – Interview with the Human Resources Manager

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE AT RICHEMONT BELOW:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/richemont/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcz344eqsWvggwOnq-yljg

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