Groundsperson

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Rugby Borough Council seeks a dedicated Groundsperson to ensure the upkeep of sports pitches and facilities. This full-time role involves operating turf machinery and requires strong attention to detail and knowledge of turf care techniques. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Learning & Development opportunities

Payment of professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Health & wellbeing support

Retail Discounts & Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Practical experience in grounds and sports turf industry required.
• Knowledge of sport-specific maintenance schedules essential.
• Ability to operate groundskeeping machinery is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and present sports pitches and facilities within the borough.
• Operate sports turf equipment for matches and training.
• Support general grounds maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Turf care techniques

Operating groundskeeping machinery

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Aerators

Rollers

Job description

Groundsperson

£27,711 – £30,060 – Pay award pending

Full time - 37 hours per week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

As a Groundsperson, you will play a key role in the upkeep and presentation of the sports pitches and facilities within the borough, operating sports turf equipment alongside other associated machinery preparing the pitches and facilities for matches and training, including fine turf areas using specialist machinery.

You will also be required to conduct a variety of other works such as supporting general grounds maintenance duties as required.

About you

As part of the Grounds Maintenance Team, you will need to have practical experience within the grounds and sports turf industry.

You will have knowledge of turf care techniques and sport-specific maintenance schedules and have the ability to operate groundskeeping machinery such as tractors with the associated attachments, mowers, line markers, aerators and rollers. You will need a strong attention to detail and a commitment to high presentation standards.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas – pro rata for part time working)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more