Facilities & Grounds Caretaker

Goals Soccer Centres; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday (after 2 years' serve

Paid breaks

Enhanced Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme and team incentives

40% Staff Discount on F&B

50% Discount on Goals KPs

Free individual pitch hire

Annual events

Uniform

Stream

Discount Club

Job summary

Goals Tolworth is recruiting a Maintenance Person (Caretaker) to own day-to-day site upkeep, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for players and staff. The role covers pitches, grass and artificial surfaces, club facilities and external areas, with a hands-on, independent approach.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, work with contractors, maintain records, and follow health & safety requirements, contributing to high presentation standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaker, maintenance, facilities, grounds or similar practical experience.
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Sports, leisure or grounds maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• The ability to prioritise planned and reactive work.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Relevant maintenance, working-at-height or access-equipment qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect the Club, pitches, grounds and external areas for maintenance, presentation and Health & Safety issues.
• Carry out general repairs to fixtures and fittings, internally and externally.
• Undertake general DIY and minor joinery, plumbing, roofing or electrical work where appropriately competent and authorised.
• Carry out painting, decorating and deep cleaning as required.
• Maintain the Club and external areas to a high standard, escalating issues requiring specialist attention.
• Maintain the full-size pitch, grass pitch and artificial playing surfaces.
• Carry out grass cutting, basic gardening and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain artificial surfaces, including brushing, redistribution of infill and white lining where required.
• Inspect playing surfaces and undertake appropriate minor repairs.
• Maintain and repair pitch perimeter fencing and kickboards.
• Fit, replace and repair goal nets, including high-level netting where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Keep pitches, walkways, car parks and external areas clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Report significant deterioration or damage to pitches, grounds or equipment.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Identify potential problems early and take appropriate action.
• Respond promptly to urgent issues and make areas safe where an immediate repair cannot be completed.
• Advise the General Manager of longer-term maintenance requirements.
• Plan work to minimise disruption to customers and Club operations.
• Maintain appropriate records of maintenance checks and completed work.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers for specialist maintenance work.
• Obtain quotations or estimates where required and support the General Manager in achieving value for money.
• Monitor contractor work and ensure appropriate standards and Health & Safety requirements are maintained.
• Escalate work requiring significant expenditure or specialist support.
• Complete maintenance activities safely and in accordance with Company Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify hazards and take appropriate action to remove, isolate or report risks.
• Carry out routine facilities checks where appropriately trained.
• Store maintenance equipment and materials safely and securely.
• Only undertake specialist tasks, use equipment or work at height where appropriately trained, competent and authorised.
• Immediately elevate significant Health & Safety concerns.
• Complete stock checks of maintenance equipment and materials.
• Assist with beer cellar management where required, including stock rotation, pipe cleaning and safe storage of gas supplies and barrels.
• Undertake manual handling duties in accordance with training.
• Work with the General Manager and Club team to maintain high standards across the site.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Job description

Goals Tolworth is recruiting a Maintenance Person (Caretaker) to own day-to-day site upkeep, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for players and staff. The role covers pitches, grass and artificial surfaces, club facilities and external areas, with a hands-on, independent approach.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, work with contractors, maintain records, and follow health & safety requirements, contributing to high presentation standards across the site.