Elite Sports Turf Groundskeeper

EFL; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 x season cards for you and/or your/2

Job summary

Hull City Tigers Ltd is seeking a grounds maintenance operative to keep the pitches in elite condition for training and matches. You will operate a range of agricultural equipment and maintain turf to high standards.

Experience in sports turf, a Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or working toward it is preferred, along with a proactive, independent approach and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the sports turf industry.
• Pro-active approach to work, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Frequent user of tractors/ride-on mowers with relevant licences.
• Experience with hand-tools such as spades, forks, trowels, rakes and secateurs.
• General knowledge of fertilisers and pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pitches to elite-standard quality for training and matches.
• Prepare and maintain playing surfaces at grounds and training facilities.
• Post-match remediation of turf at stadium and training grounds.
• Operate all site machinery safely and in line with health & safety laws.
• Keep daily records of pre-operations checks and machinery use.
• Monitor stock levels of fertilisers, seeds and materials.
• Identify practices or products to improve pitch quality and undertake training.

Skills

Sports turf experience

Tractors and ride-on mowers

Hand tools (spades, forks, trowels, r"

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Amenity Horticulture

Level 2 in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Pedestrian lawnmowers (cylinder and rotary)

Tractor mounted sprayers

Job description

Hull City Tigers Ltd is seeking a grounds maintenance operative to keep the pitches in elite condition for training and matches. You will operate a range of agricultural equipment and maintain turf to high standards.

Experience in sports turf, a Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or working toward it is preferred, along with a proactive, independent approach and a strong focus on safety.