Football Pitch Grounds Person – Elite Training Grounds

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

Job summary

Aston Villa Football Club is seeking Grounds Persons to join our Pitch Grounds Team at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park. You will perform grass cutting, marking out, re-seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti-cutting, ensuring surfaces meet elite standards.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, maintaining records and equipment, and supporting the Estates team. Some flexibility to work evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf or equivalent required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, marking out, re-seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti-cutting in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate internal records and ensure tools/equipment are stored safely.
• Support the wider Estates team as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Diploma (Level 2) in Horticulture/Sports Turf

Equivalent grounds experience

Job description

Aston Villa Football Club is seeking Grounds Persons to join our Pitch Grounds Team at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and Villa Park. You will perform grass cutting, marking out, re-seeding, aerating, fertilising and verti-cutting, ensuring surfaces meet elite standards.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, maintaining records and equipment, and supporting the Estates team. Some flexibility to work evenings and weekends is expected.