Groundsperson

Hereford Racecourse; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual Members' passes giving access

Hotel discounts and complimentary golf

Annual leave 22–28 days

Pension & group life assurance

Healthshield - GP access & EAP

Funded training & development

…and plenty more!

Job summary

Hereford Racecourse is seeking a motivated Groundsperson to join our Grounds Team. You will help maintain the racecourse and estate to a high standard, ensuring excellent facilities for race days and events throughout the year.

The role involves outdoor work, operating machinery, and supporting the Clerk of the Course to deliver high-quality surfaces and presentation. A practical, hands-on approach and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in grounds maintenance, horticulture, agriculture or outdoor work.
• Full clean driving licence is required.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with year-round maintenance and preparation of the racing surface.
• Preparing and reinstating the course before, during and after racing.
• Operating tractors, machinery, vehicles and all-weather maintenance equipment.
• Maintaining lawns, gardens and parade rings to a high standard, especially on race days.

Skills

Grounds maintenance interest

Driving licence

Hands-on approach

Tools

Gardening machinery

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, practical and hardworking Groundsperson to join our team at Hereford Racecourse. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining our racecourse and wider estate to an exceptional standard throughout the year, helping to ensure we deliver outstanding facilities and memorable race days for our visitors, participants and connections.

What you'll be doing

Working under the direction of the Clerk of the Course and as part of our dedicated Grounds Team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day maintenance, presentation and upkeep of the racecourse and wider estate. you'll help ensure our facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest possible standards, while playing an important part in the successful delivery of race days and events throughout the year.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. From preparing the racing surface for fixtures to maintaining gardens, parade rings, car parks and wider estate areas, no two days are quite the same. you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the presentation and smooth running of Hereford Racecourse, both on race days and throughout the year.

About us…

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK's largest horse racing group. We have 21 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

• 2 Annual Members' passes giving access to over 1,500 racedays
• Hotel discounts and complimentary golf
• Annual leave starting at 22 days, rising to 28 with service
• Pension & group life assurance schemes
• Healthshield - including 24/7 GP access & EAP
• Funded training & development opportunities
• …and plenty more!

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the year-round maintenance and preparation of the racing surface.
• Preparing and reinstating the course before, during and after racing.
• Operating tractors, machinery, vehicles and all-weather maintenance equipment.
• Maintaining lawns, gardens and parade rings to an excellent standard, with particular attention to race days and events.
• Keeping car parks, tracks, tarmac areas, horsebox parks and other external areas clean, tidy and well presented.
• Removing weeds, leaves and rubbish to ensure the grounds consistently look their best.
• Assisting with the maintenance of estate buildings, equipment and external areas.
• Working alongside the Clerk of the Course, Grounds Team and relevant racecourse officials to ensure the successful delivery of racing and events.
• Following all health and safety procedures and working safely with machinery, equipment and chemicals.
• Supporting the wider operational team when required.

About you

• A genuine interest in grounds maintenance, horticulture, agriculture or outdoor work.
• Experience using gardening, agricultural or grounds maintenance machinery (desirable).
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Good communication skills and a positive team attitude.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• A good attendance and reliability record.
• A full clean driving licence.

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.