Elite Grounds Technician – Pitches & Turf Care

Aston Villa Football Club; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Grounds role at 40 hours per week, including matchdays, evenings and weekends. The role delivers grass cutting, seeding, aeration, fertilising and record-keeping to elite standards to support redevelopments across all sites.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent, with strong teamwork, initiative and attention to detail. PA1/PA2/PA6A are desirable certificates.

Qualifications

• An NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent (significant equivalent experience will also be considered)
• Able to work as part of a team and independently, using your initiative
• Calm under pressure, able to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• PA1/PA2 and PA6A certificates are desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, marking out, re-seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti-cutting in line with health and safety guidelines
• Keep internal records accurate and up to date
• Maintain and safely store tools and equipment
• Support the wider Estates team when required

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf

Job description

Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Grounds role at 40 hours per week, including matchdays, evenings and weekends. The role delivers grass cutting, seeding, aeration, fertilising and record-keeping to elite standards to support redevelopments across all sites.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent, with strong teamwork, initiative and attention to detail. PA1/PA2/PA6A are desirable certificates.