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Groundsperson

Ipswich Town Football Club

Groundsperson

£24440

Ipswich Town Football Club, Onehouse, Suffolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2968c3a4e4b149a4a0b2bd32989600d6

Full Job Description

  • Working as part of the grounds team to maintain football pitches at the Training Ground for both the academy and the professional team squads to a high level.

  • After training, using machinery including tractors and mowers safely and responsibly.

  • Operate the irrigation system.

  • Fertilise pitches.

  • Report machinery/system faults to the Grounds Manager or the Mechanic.

  • Mowing and marking out pitches to a good standard.

  • Divotting, strimming the peripherals, and some gardening work along with renovating and growing pitches back in during the spring/summer period.


    • Who are you?

  • Are you looking to progress your career in the sports turf industry?

  • Could you thrive in a fast-paced, fast-expanding environment?

  • Do you want to work in one of the most exciting and dynamic places in Suffolk?If so, look no further…, Ideally, you will have experience in the sports turf industry.

  • You will have a Level 2 qualification in Turf Management and ideally, p.a1, p.a2 and p.a6 spraying qualifications.

  • It is essential that you can work flexibly, with the ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

  • Be able to multitask and assist other colleagues when needed.

  • You will be comfortable in a busy, fast paced environment.

  • You will have excellent communication skills and be confident communicating.

  • You will have a strong willingness to learn a range of new skills and build on existing abilities.

  • You will be organised, able to meet deadlines and keep calm under pressure.

  • You will be outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about your work.

  • You want to work in one of the most exciting organisations in Suffolk!, The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

    We will give you:

  • The chance to be part of a unique business at a crucial part of its development.

  • Excellent experience in the elite sports industry.

  • Development and growth with mentoring from industry experts and colleagues.

  • An environment that is exciting, fast paced and fun!

  • Training, mentoring and support.

  • Discounts in Planet Blue store.

  • Life assurance.

  • Wellbeing programme.

  • Free On-Site parking.