Head Grounds & Course Maintenance Lead

Arena Racing Company; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual venue passes

Discounted food

Cycle to work

Holiday up to 28 days

Life assurance

Bonus schemes

Study assistance

Job summary

Arena Racing Company is seeking an experienced Head Grounds Person to maintain a high-quality racing surface year-round and uphold the presentation across the racecourse concourse. You will lead the Grounds Team and oversee maintenance of lawns, trees, and equipment to support race days and events.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of grounds maintenance, and a proactive approach to safety and environment, with a focus on delivering top-notch presentation across ARC venues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a Grounds Team.
• Experience maintaining and preparing a racing surface or similar sports surface.
• Strong knowledge of grounds maintenance, machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a planned maintenance programme for the all-weather racing surface and surrounding areas.
• Prepare and maintain the racing surface for racing, including harrowing, levelling, grading, grooming, rolling and surface replenishment.
• Maintain presentation of areas adjacent to the racing surface, including mowing, strimming, cleaning of the running rail and track surrounds.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Grounds maintenance

Racing surface knowledge

Health and safety

Budget planning

Attention to detail

Tools

Grounds machinery

Mowing equipment

Harrows/Grading equipment

Job description

Arena Racing Company is seeking an experienced Head Grounds Person to maintain a high-quality racing surface year-round and uphold the presentation across the racecourse concourse. You will lead the Grounds Team and oversee maintenance of lawns, trees, and equipment to support race days and events.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of grounds maintenance, and a proactive approach to safety and environment, with a focus on delivering top-notch presentation across ARC venues.