Groundsperson

| Glendale

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Salary: £14.50

Full Time: Permanent

Closing Date: Early applications advised

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Job Description

As our new Groundsperson, you will be responsible for the hands-on preparation and maintenance of the contract’s cricket squares and football pitches, ensuring they are consistently presented to a high standard. You will lead and mentor one other team member, planning daily operations and acting as a key point of contact for clients and sports clubs.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate one other team member to achieve high standards.
• Plan and delegate daily and weekly work schedules, ensuring efficient and timely completion of all tasks.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication with client representatives and sports clubs.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain all machinery, vehicles, and equipment in good working order, reporting any faults.

Sports Pitch Management (Cricket & Football)

• Cricket Squares:
• Oversee and perform the full spectrum of pitch preparation, including mowing, rolling, marking, and scarifying to ensure a high-quality playing surface.
• Manage the turf throughout the playing season with regular mowing, watering, aeration, and feeding schedules.
• Conduct comprehensive end-of-season renovations, including seeding, topdressing, and overseeding, to prepare for the following season.
• Football Pitches:
• Carry out precise and accurate line marking for all matches and training sessions.
• Maintain the pitches through a programme of mowing, aeration, and fertilisation to promote healthy turf and prevent soil compaction.
• Ensure the safe setup, dismantling, and storage of goalposts and other pitch equipment.

Athletics & Event Preparation

• Perform accurate line marking for various athletics facilities, including multi-lane running tracks and field event areas.
• Prepare all necessary ground surfaces for seasonal events, such as school sports days, ensuring they are safe, clearly marked, and ready for use.

General Maintenance & Duties

• Assist with the upkeep of other sports surfaces and general landscaped areas across the contract as required.
• Conduct routine checks and basic maintenance on all grounds machinery and equipment, ensuring it is clean, safe, and in good working order.
• Uphold all health and safety standards on-site, reporting any potential hazards promptly.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated individual with a meticulous eye for detail and a proven track record in fine turf management.

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience in maintaining high-quality fine turf surfaces, particularly cricket squares and football pitches.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, clients, and the public.
• A thorough understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualifications in sports turf management (e.g., from the Grounds Management Association).
• PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates.
• Experience towing trailers.

What Glendale Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and company sick pay.
• Incremental annual leave.
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person.
• Employee health cash plan.
• Employee discount portal (discounts on travel, high street vouchers, cinema tickets, and more).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Genuine opportunities for training, development, and career progression

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!