Grounds Maintenance Operative

Job title: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Based at: Newmarket.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week - any 5 from 7
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to carry out general and varied duties in connection with the maintenance and development of the Gardens, the Newmarket Training Grounds and the wider Jockey Club Estate.
About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 course’s, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.
As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible
At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.
The Grounds Maintenance Operative will
• Assist with the presentation and maintenance of the Gardens and Training Grounds to the highest standard.
• Be responsible for all aspects of Garden Maintenance.
• Use the compact tractor when required.
• Assist with grass maintenance including using push mowers, ride on mowers and strimming.
• Walk/move gallops when required and assist with the maintenance of in-use gallops.
. Assist with hedge cutting when necessary.
• Litter pick the gardens.
• Operate in a way that ensures you are a recognised role model for the Jockey Club Values and Behaviours
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for the sustainability of the company by minimising waste of company resources as well as protecting the environment as described in the company’s Environment Management System.
About you
• Hold a Full driving licence and be competent in Tractor driving.
• Great understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Garden Maintenance Experience
• Relevant experience working as a Grounds Person, Ground Worker, or Farm worker.
• Ability to work on own initiative, but also as part of a team with a can-do attitude.
What we offer in return
• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge - along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
• An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
• A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
• A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.
If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 29 th April but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.
This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.