Groundsperson

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Bradford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
17 Jun 2021
Closes
15 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is a prestigious organisation who are looking to add a Deputy head groundsperson to the team.

You'll already be an experienced groundsperson/greenkeeper/turf manager who has managed and supervised a small team.

The role will include:

* Reporting to and working closely with the Grounds and Facilities Manager

* Organisation and day-to-day supervision of Grounds and Facilities team

* Ensuring that works are carried out to the required standard, on time and on budget

* Carrying out area preparation, grass establishment and turf maintenance in accordance with trial requirements

* Management of turf areas, either under trial management or as part of routine maintenance

* Liaising with individual project staff on turf maintenance requirements and scheduling for specific research trials

* Responsibility for keeping records of turf maintenance carried out, weather, health and safety requirements and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure systems

* Assisting with training and development of the Grounds and Facilities team

The successful candidate must have:

* Qualified to NVQ level 3 in sports turf management or equivalent qualification

* PA1, 2a and PA6 spraying certification are advantageous

* Proven experience of maintaining high level sport surfaces

Hours: 9-5

Monday - Friday

* Experience of managing/supervising staff

* Attention to detail and flexible in how to tackle challenges

* A desire for self-improvement and able to take responsibility for task allocated to them and the team they work within

* Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to lead a team and to produce high level standards of sports turf

* Ability to guide and train staff. Support staff carrying out qualification training

* Full UK driving licence