Groundsperson

STRI Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

STRI Group is seeking a groundsperson for our seven-hectare sports turf research site. The role involves maintenance, mowing, irrigation support, and preparing trial areas. You will work on a Monday–Friday pattern (8.15am–4.00pm) with a focus on research and innovation.

We offer training and development, with long-term career opportunities in the sports surface industry and a salary reflecting experience. The role is full-time and permanent at our Bingley site.

Qualifications

• Interest in sports turf and turf maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Able to follow instructions and protocols accurately.
• Curious about how data and research improve turf management.
• Positive, reliable and a good team player.
• Experience in turf maintenance or grounds work is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sports turf maintenance across our research plots and trial areas.
• Operating machinery for mowing, renovation and general grounds work.
• Assisting with irrigation and site upkeep.
• Working to clear instructions and follow trial protocols.
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of trial and demonstration areas.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing machinery operation

Team player

Willingness to learn

Follow instructions

Job description

We are looking for a groundsperson to join the trials team at our sports turf research site.

This is a turf role with a difference, preparing turf for research, trials and innovation. Sometimes that means producing high-quality turf. Sometimes it means stressing it, challenging it… and even killing it (and getting thanked for it). For someone keen to pursue a role with a focus on a positive work/life balance, there are no golfers or match fixtures to work around, and minimal requirement for weekend working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Sports turf maintenance across our research plots and trial areas.
• Operating machinery for mowing, renovation and general grounds work.
• Assisting with irrigation and site upkeep.
• Working to clear instructions and follow trial protocols.
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of trial and demonstration areas.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

We are looking for someone with the right attitude and mindset:

• Interest in sports turf and turf maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Able to follow instructions and protocols accurately.
• Curious about how data and research improve turf management.
• Positive, reliable and a good team player.
• Experience in turf maintenance or grounds work is desirable but not essential and we welcome applications from all experience levels.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Varied turf maintenance role at our seven-hectare research site.
• Working pattern Monday to Friday, 8.15am – 4.00pm.
• Ongoing investment in machinery fleet, irrigation and site infrastructure.
• Commitment to training and personal development.
• Long-term career opportunities in the sports surface industry with world-leading brand.
• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Wide salary range to reflect different experience levels.
• Training and qualifications supported.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bingley BD16 1AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• United Kingdom (required)

£28,000 a year – Permanent, full time