Assistant Groundsperson – Colliers Park

Football Association of Wales; Hensol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Football Association of Wales is seeking an Assistant Groundsperson to help maintain Colliers Park facilities to the highest standards. You will work under the Head Groundsperson and support the annual maintenance programme.

Key duties include maintaining pitches and irrigation, landscaping, basic building maintenance, safety checks, and carrying out risk assessments. NVQ3 in Sports Turf and PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates are preferred or at least in progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sporting environment
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management
• Reliable, detail-focused and able to work on your own initiative
• NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf (or equivalent) or working towards it
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 certificates, or working towards them

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sports facilities in line with the annual maintenance programme
• Maintain landscaping areas and deputise for the Head Groundsperson
• Maintain and operate pitch irrigation systems and carry out pitch testing
• Carry out minor and routine building maintenance
• Check facilities, plant and equipment for safe working and compliance
• Store, maintain and service materials and equipment correctly, and conduct basic risk assessments

Skills

Sporting environment experience

Planning & organisation

Time management

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf (or equivalent)

PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates (or working towards)

Job description

The Football Association of Wales is looking for an Assistant Groundsperson to help maintain the facilities at Colliers Park, a high-profile site requiring the highest standards.

The Role

Working under the general direction of the Head Groundsperson, you will prepare and maintain the sports facilities in line with the annual maintenance programme, deputise for the Head Groundsperson and make sure all work meets health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sports facilities in line with the annual maintenance programme
• Maintain landscaping areas and deputise for the Head Groundsperson
• Maintain and operate pitch irrigation systems and carry out pitch testing
• Carry out minor and routine building maintenance
• Check facilities, plant and equipment for safe working and compliance
• Store, maintain and service materials and equipment correctly, and conduct basic risk assessments

About You

• Experience in a similar role in a sporting environment
• NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf (or equivalent), or working towards it
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 pesticide application certificates, or working towards them
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management
• Reliable, detail-focused and able to work on your own initiative

Key Details

• Location: Colliers Park, Gresford, Wrexham
• Contract: Full time
• Salary: £23,500 – £27,000
• Closing date: 4 November 2026
• Interview date: 12 November 2026