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The Estates Grounds team at the iconic St. George's Park are looking for a Grounds Person to support them during the busy Summer period. In role you will be:<ul><li>Working with the other members of the Estates team to maintain and prepare all landscape areas to the highest standard enhancing the overall environment for all events and teams hosted on the SGP grounds.</li><li>Working as part of the Estates Team in the maintenance of the site in accordance with current management plans and annual work schedules produced.</li><li>Helping to ensure the site is kept clear of litter and presentable for visitors, clients and staff.</li><li>Helping to ensure clear and safe pedestrian and vehicular access to the site particularly in adverse weather conditions.</li></ul>This is a fixed term contract starting at the end of April and ending at the end of August 2025.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Assist in maintaining and preparing the gardens and landscape areas to high standards set out by senior estates management team.</li><li>Assist with work on the wider estate carrying out works in line with estate management plan.</li><li>Assist with lawn maintenance and care to include – mowing, edging, weeding, strimming, repair work (vehicle damage etc.)</li><li>To assist in the maintenance of woodlands,&nbsp; grasslands and other landscaped areas across the site</li><li>Assist with bed and planter maintenance including – planting, weeding, pruning, forking, digging, mulching, watering, edging</li><li>Assist with hedge maintenance including – weeding, cutting, edging</li><li>Path and kerb maintenance to include – cleaning, spraying, weeding, brushing, blowing, gritting and snow clearing</li><li>To work sensitively and cooperatively as part of the Estates Team in areas as required by law due to specific species and areas on site</li><li>To wear the correct PPE as laid out in the Health and Safety guidelines</li><li>To inform supervisors of any maintenance issues, damages or breakages to the site or tools</li><li>To comply with company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance</li><li>To carry out all duties, within the relevant legislation</li><li>To ensure H&amp;S responsibilities are fulfilled</li><li>Always maintain all equipment in line with manufactures standards to ensure optimum operation</li><li>Operate all SGP grounds machinery to maintain all areas to the highest standard</li><li>To carry out any training required for the role, to include mandatory set out by FA group.</li><li>To be responsible for ensuring all equipment and tools are returned in good condition</li><li>Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.</li><li>As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.</li></ul>What are we looking for?Essential for the role:Knowledge<ul><li>Good attitude and willingness to work.</li><li>Knowledge of Health and Safety and safe working practices</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Basic garden/landscape/estates type of work</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>A willingness to learn.</li><li>Good time keeping</li><li>Happy to work outdoors in all weathers</li><li>Be flexible with working hours</li><li>Smart, courteous, polite and approachable.</li><li>Good communicator.</li><li>Good eye for detail.</li><li>The role will involve lone working and collaborative teamwork so you must be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team</li></ul>Beneficial to have:Knowledge<ul><li>Knowledge of any of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers</li><li>Machinery knowledge of either use, maintenance or both</li><li>Previous proven experience in a grounds maintenance / horticulture role</li><li>An understanding and safe use of ride on rotary mowers, pedestrian mowing, hedge trimmers, blowers and strimmers</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Previous use of pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters</li><li>Ride on mowers use</li><li>Tractor and trailer driving</li><li>Safe use and knowledge of tractor mounted machinery</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>An interest and knowledge in the environment and wildlife</li><li>A sports fan in general</li></ul>What's in it for you?We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.We pride ourselves in offering a competitive&nbsp;salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:<ul><li>Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.</li><li>Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.</li><li>Free private medical cover.</li><li>A contributory pension scheme.</li><li>An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)</li><li>A hybrid working model which offers greater&nbsp;flexibility.</li></ul>For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, <a href="https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers" target="_blank">https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers</a>We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association&nbsp;actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.&nbsp;We welcome&nbsp;applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities&nbsp;employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

The Football Association

Summer Estates Groundsperson - Fixed Term Contract

The Grounds team at the iconic St. George's Park are looking for a Grounds Person to join their team for the busy Summer period. In role you will be:<ul><li>Working with the other members of the Grounds team to maintain and prepare the pitches and immediate surrounding areas to the required standard enhancing the overall environment for all events and teams hosted on the SGP grounds.</li><li>Helping to maintain pitches which includes preparation and repair for all pitch usage and general maintenance in between, along with the maintenance of the immediate surrounding grassed areas.</li><li>Working as part of the Grounds Team in the maintenance of the site in accordance with current management plans and annual work schedules produced.</li></ul>The contract will run from the end of April to the end of August 2025.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Maintain, prepare and repair the pitches to the required standards set out by senior grounds management team.</li><li>Assist to maintain surfaces to agreed standards by adhering to pre defined maintenance programmes</li><li>Operate SGP grounds machinery to maintain the pitches to the highest standard</li><li>Be responsible for the maintenance of all machinery whilst in use.</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.</li><li>To wear the correct PPE as laid out in the Health and Safety guidelines</li><li>To inform supervisors of any maintenance issues, damages or breakages to the site or tools</li><li>To comply with company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance</li><li>To carry out all duties, within the relevant legislation</li><li>To ensure H&amp;S responsibilities are fulfilled</li><li>Always maintain all equipment in line with manufactures standards to ensure optimum operation</li><li>To carry out any training required for development of your role, to include mandatory set out by FA group.</li><li>To be responsible for ensuring all equipment and tools are returned in good condition</li><li>Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.</li><li>Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.</li><li>As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.</li></ul>What are we looking for?Essential for the role:Knowledge<ul><li>A good attitude and willingness to work.</li><li>Basic general knowledge of Health and Safety and safe working practices &nbsp;</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Any experience in the sports turf industry. Professional, amateur, voluntary.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>A willingness to learn.</li><li>A good attitude</li><li>Good time keeping</li><li>Happy to work outdoors in all weathers</li><li>Be flexible with working hours</li><li>Smart, courteous, polite and approachable.</li><li>Good communicator.</li><li>Good eye for detail.</li><li>The role will involve lone working and collaborative teamwork so you must be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team</li></ul>Beneficial to have:Knowledge<ul><li>Basic knowledge of football pitch general maintenance</li><li>Basic knowledge of pitch operations</li><li>Basic understanding of the game of football</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Previous experience is desirable, but not essential for this role, in the sports turf industry.</li><li>Use of pedestrian or ride on mowers</li><li>Use of tractors and implements</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Use of any type of machinery related sports turf maintenance</li><li>A sports fan in general</li></ul>What's in it for you?We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.We pride ourselves in offering a competitive&nbsp;salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:<ul><li>Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.</li><li>Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.</li><li>Free private medical cover.</li><li>A contributory pension scheme.</li><li>An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)</li><li>A hybrid working model which offers greater&nbsp;flexibility.</li></ul>For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, <a href="https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers" target="_blank">https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers</a>We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association&nbsp;actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.&nbsp;We welcome&nbsp;applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities&nbsp;employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance

Summer Groundsperson - Fixed Term Contact

The Queen's Club is an exclusive private members' Club situated in Baron's Court (W14). We have a full-time vacancy as a Junior Groundsperson within our Grounds team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this role you will be assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the club grounds. This includes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintenance of all our tennis courts (grass, clay, astroturf and acrylic) such as mowing, scarifying and brushing.</li><li>Various aspects of gardening such as weeding, trimming of hedges and mulching</li><li>Assistance in the preparation and management of the all events and tournaments held at the club</li><li>The general upkeep of the club grounds.</li></ul>To be successful in this role you will be someone who works well as part of a team,&nbsp;who is engaging and flexible in their approach with a friendly manner, and a proactive can-do attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;Will have an ability to multi task, and with problem solving skills, you will have the ability to be reactive and think on your feet. Being someone who is self-organised and able to prioritise workload to meet agreed deadlines.This role has the potential to develop into an Apprentice Position, if it is of interest to the candidate once they have passed probation.The working week is based on a rota system, working 5 days out of 7, including required weekend shifts.We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Salary range is from £28000 to £30000. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for supporting others and being part of the team, we would love to hear from you.<ul><li>Uniform provided. </li><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>A friendly and supportive working environment.</li><li>25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Contributory 3% company pension scheme.</li><li>Discretionary annual performance bonus.</li><li>Use of the Club’s courts, gym and fitness studio (during off peak times).</li><li>Free breakfast, lunch and dinner &amp; refreshments while on duty.</li><li>Childcare vouchers.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Car salary sacrifice scheme.</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.</li><li>24/7 Employee assistance program.</li><li>Interest-free Season ticket loan.</li><li>Long service award.</li><li>Eye Test and glasses contribution.</li><li>Medicash Healthcare scheme.</li></ul>

The Queens Club Limited

Junior Groundsperson

St Annes Old Links is a highly regarded Championship course on the Fylde Coast, Lancashire.&nbsp; The club has a proud history of hosting county, regional and international events, most recently, both final qualifying for The Open and The Amateur Championships in 2022.We are seeking an individual to join our team as a Mechanic.&nbsp; The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development of a brand-new workshop facility which is due for completion in March 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates should be&nbsp;self-motivated, enthusiastic and possess good communication skills.&nbsp; The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of machinery maintenance practices, machinery diagnostics and some experience in fabrication.&nbsp; An excellent overall understanding of Health and Safety protocols in the workplace will also be required along with ability to plan, organise and implement an efficient maintenance schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;Qualifications and Key Skills:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mechanical role</li><li>Preferably qualified to level 3 diploma in mechanical studies, preferably in sports turf </li><li>Positive attitude and ability to work within a team or individually</li><li>Strong work ethic and progressive</li><li>Confidence to lead and motivate best practice in machinery care and servicing</li><li>Positive Communication skills</li><li>UK Driving Licence</li><li>IT Literacy</li></ul>Role:<ul><li>Full time – 40 Hours per week (Mon-Fri) plus weekend work on rota</li><li>Participate in department and club operational meetings</li><li>Liaise with colleagues, suppliers, contacts and clients in line with club policy</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide a leading role and help manage the maintenance facility </li><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance schedule</li><li>Diagnose and repair machinery issues </li><li>Maintain accurate digital records</li><li>Spare parts, budget and stock control</li><li>Observe and implement Health and Safety best practice</li><li>Provide training and development on mechanical issues for junior colleagues</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A competitive salary based on experience</li><li>Annual Leave 28 days inclusive of Public Holidays</li><li>Company Pension Scheme</li><li>Training budget for professional development</li><li>BIGGA Membership</li><li>Assistance with relocation if required</li></ul>Please apply with covering letter, references and C.V. via e-mail to Greg Wellings:<a href="mailto:course@stannesoldlinks.com" target="_blank">course@stannesoldlinks.com</a>Closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025.&nbsp; Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 17th March 2025.

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