Grounds Person - Fixed Term Cover

Bradford City AFC; Calverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford City AFC is seeking a practical and reliable Groundsperson on a temporary 3-month fixed-term contract to cover an extended leave. You will work primarily on the training ground pitches, performing daily maintenance and pitch preparation to keep surfaces in top condition.

You may also assist at the stadium pitch on match days, operating grounds machinery safely and supporting the grounds team. Flexible full-time or part-time hours are available to fit the right candidate; pay is

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf or grounds maintenance is essential.
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to working hours with full-time and part-time considered to suit the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining training ground pitches to high standards (mowing, marking, divot repair, aeration, and general turf care).
• Assisting with matchday pitch preparation across both the training ground and the main stadium.
• Operating grounds machinery safely and efficiently.
• Supporting general site upkeep and working alongside the existing grounds team.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Job description

Temporary Groundsperson

• Contract: 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Covering Extended Leave)


• Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time considered (Flexible working options available)


• Location: Predominantly Training Ground, with occasional Stadium Pitch duties

About the Role

Bradford City AFC is seeking a practical and reliable Groundsperson to join our grounds team on a temporary 3-month fixed-term contract to cover an extended period of leave for an existing team member.

You will work predominantly on the club’s training ground pitches, carrying out daily maintenance and pitch preparation to keep playing surfaces in top condition. You will also assist with duties at the stadium pitch as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining training ground pitches to high standards (mowing, marking, divot repair, aeration, and general turf care).


• Assisting with matchday pitch preparation across both the training ground and the main stadium.


• Operating grounds machinery safely and efficiently.


• Supporting general site upkeep and working alongside the existing grounds team.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in sports turf or grounds maintenance is essential.


• Self-motivated with good attention to detail.


• A flexible approach to working hours with full-time and part-time working patterns considered to suit the right candidate.

Pay: £12.71-£18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person