Groundsperson

Full time Groundsman Health & Safety Maintenance Premier League

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Groundsperson 

JOB FUNCTION: To provide support to the Grounds management team in the maintenance and development of the playing surfaces.

LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground and event support at Kingsmeadow stadium.

CONTRACT: Permanent, 40 hours, Any 5 in 7 days per week 

 

Key Responsibilities include;

  • Maintain general up-keep and cleanliness of the whole site. 
  • Undertaking general maintenance operations associated with pitch and estate management 
  • Divoting and repairing of pitches after matches and training sessions 
  • Undertaking general routine maintenance operations including: 
    • Use of tractors and other various ride-on machinery 
    • Use of pedestrian/hand-held machinery 
    • Setting up, preparing and maintaining of all pitches and training areas to a high standard 
    • Setting and marking out of all Pitches and Training areas 
    • Applying various fertilisers using a tractor mounted spreader or pedestrian spreader
  • Ensure that all equipment and machinery is properly maintained, secured and to report any faults or defects immediately. 
  • To work and act in a professional manner and wearing the appropriate uniform/work wear that will be provided at all times. 

 

What we are looking for;

  • Minimum NVQ level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent) and 1 year experience in sportsturf or 3 years experience in sportsurf
  • Passionate and willing to work outdoors and in all weathers. 
  • Passionate and willing to work both in a team but also on your own initiative. 
  • Able to work in a professional and responsible manner. 
  • Good communication skills. 
  • Personal qualities include excellent time management, attention to detail and a friendly and outgoing personality. 
  • A flexible approach to working hours, particularly weekends and bank holidays is a must. 
  • Great attention to detail 

 

What we offer;

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 
  • Free daily breakfast & lunch (Cobham) 
  • Pension Contribution (Perm & FT Employees 5%) 
  • Private Health Insurance through Vitality 
  • Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
  • Extensive discount programme including Nike/Megastore and many others
  • Chelsea Ticket Membership Program - Enables employees to purchase tickets for Home Games 49 days prior to the match.
  • Free parking onsite (Cobham)

 

 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

 

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. 

 

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.