Groundsperson

Groundsperson

Sunderland

Mon Fri + Home fixtures and special events

8:30am-16:30pm (Time back in lieu for unsociable hours worked)

Salary on application

A sporting venue in Sunderland is searching for a Grounds Person to join their business on a full time, permanent basis.

Your main responsibility will be the stadiums pitch and additional pitches at the training ground, ensuring the playing surfaces are prepared to the highest of standards.

Your role

Preparing the surface for the first team to play on, this will include mowing, line marking, watering and repairing any damage

Preparing the land and making sure there is enough water and good enough drainage

Constructing and putting up sporting equipment

Applying fertilisers, weed killers and pesticides

Using hand tools such as rakes and spades

Your experience

Proven experience as a ground keeper, ideally within a professional sports environment

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and match days

Have the capability of prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested and you would like to find out more, please click Apply or contact Jack Thubron at Pin Point Recruitment.