GROUNDSPERSON

GROUNDSPERSON

Reporting to Head Groundsperson

Full Time Contract 40 hours a week including weekends & overtime

Salary: £30,500 – 34,500

Job Purpose:

Based on a 40 hour working week and weekends on a rota basis.

To assist in the daily operations of our skilled Grounds team, helping to ensure the sports facilities are presented and maintained to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake daily surface maintenance and preparation of the facilities, skillfully operating pedestrian and ride on machinery to maintain the sports surfaces to the best possible standards of presentation.
• To be able to work on your own as well as part of a team.
• To actively contribute to departmental meetings.
• To maintain health and safe working practices at all times.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and members.

Whilst full training will be given, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with two years' minimum experience in sports maintenance.
• A recognised qualification or wishes to attain one.
• Operates to a very high-quality standard with an eye for detail.
• A conscientious team player with the ability to multi-task.
• A positive attitude and a can-do approach to work.
• Good timekeeping and attendance record.

Benefits include:

• Staff Fund of £600 paid twice yearly after qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holiday plus 2 additional life leave per annum).
• Meal whilst on duty.
• GMA membership supplied as part of employment.
• Generous staff referral scheme.
• Generous company pension matching up to 15% after a qualifying period.
• On site parking.
• Use of Club’s facilities on working day following qualifying period.
• Staff classes including Tennis, Golf, Art.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Staff events.
• Death in Service of 4 x salary.
• Ongoing training and development.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV together with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role to Simon Bailey Head Groundsman email simon.bailey@roehamptonclub.co.uk