Grounds Person (Chelmsford City Racecourse)

Arena Racing Company; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual passes to attend 22 venues

Discounted food & ARC days out

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday allowance up to 28 days

Company life assurance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Study assistance schemes

Job summary

Arena Racing Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Grounds Person to help maintain the all-weather racing surface and surrounding grounds across race days and events. You will work as part of a busy grounds team, practical, reliable, and able to use initiative.

The role requires a driving licence, enjoys outdoor work in all weather, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. ARC offers competitive benefits within a dynamic racing and leisure group.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, communication and punctuality.
• Works effectively under tight time constraints.
• Enjoy outdoor working in all weather conditions.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all-weather racing surface and surrounding areas.
• Prepare, maintain and reinstate the racing surface around race days.
• Keep lawns, gardens and parade rings presented to a high standard.
• Look after external areas including car parks and access routes.
• Assist with upkeep of grounds equipment and facilities.
• Support delivery of race days and events, before, during and after.
• Work in line with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be flexible with hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Driving Licence

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Grounds Person to join our team!

About us…

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 22 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

What is ARC?

We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport.

Work Perks of being a Grounds Person...

• Annual passes to attend any of our 22 venues
• Discounted food & ARC days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes

About the role of Grounds Person:

You will assist in the maintenance and presentation of the racecourse's all-weather racing surface and wider grounds throughout the year, maintaining the highest standards of presentation across external areas and supporting the successful operational delivery of race days and events. This is a varied and rewarding role within a busy racecourse environment. The successful candidate will be practical, motivated and reliable, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative and working independently when required.

Key responsibilities of a Grounds Person (please see JD for full list of responsibilities)

• Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, assist with the planned maintenance and preparation of the all-weather racing surface and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance and reinstatement of the racing surface before, during and after racing, using tractors, machinery and specialist all-weather maintenance equipment as required (once training completed).
• Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas and parade rings to a high standard, with particular attention to presentation on race days and during events.
• Maintain external areas across the racecourse, including car parks, access routes, tracks, tarmac areas and other hardstanding surfaces.
• Carry out routine maintenance and assist with the upkeep of grounds equipment, machinery, buildings and other estate facilities as required.
• Support the operational delivery of race days and events, including preparation of the grounds and facilities before, during and after events.
• Work in accordance with all relevant health and safety legislation, risk assessments, safe working practices and the Company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Be prepared to work flexible and unsociable hours as required by the racecourse operation, including evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and race days.

The person we are looking for as a Grounds Person has….

• Excellent time management skills, communication skills and punctuality
• Works effectively under tight time constraints and within the demands of a busy racing calendar
• Enjoy outdoor working in all weather conditions
• Full clean driving licence
• Previous experience in grounds, maintenance or agriculture would be advantageous but not essential

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.