Racecourse Grounds & Course Maintenance Specialist

Arena Racing Company; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual passes

Discounted food

ARC days out

Cycle to work

Holiday allowance (28 days)

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Study assistance

Job summary

Arena Racing Company is seeking a diligent Groundsperson to join Uttoxeter Racecourse. You will help maintain a quality racing surface and external areas, ensuring presentation for race days and events.

The role requires physical outdoor work, use of gardening and maintenance equipment, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays. A full clean driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of the racing surface and external areas to a high standard.
• Experience working outdoors and ability to work in variable weather.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Flexible approach; willing to work unsocial hours.
• Team player with initiative for independent work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a maintenance programme for the course in all weather.
• Prepare the course for racing and reinstatement using tractors and equipment.
• Maintain all lawn and garden areas and parade rings for raceday presentation.
• Maintain external areas including car parks, tracks and horsebox park.
• Keep external areas weed- and litter-free.
• Operate gardening and maintenance machinery and chemicals safely.
• Follow Health and Safety policies and regulations.
• Work unsocial hours including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Work well in a team and also extend initiative to work alone.
• Collaborate with Clerk of Course and other officials.

Skills

Outdoor maintenance

Lawn care

Driving licence

Team player

Physical stamina

Job description

Arena Racing Company is seeking a diligent Groundsperson to join Uttoxeter Racecourse. You will help maintain a quality racing surface and external areas, ensuring presentation for race days and events.

The role requires physical outdoor work, use of gardening and maintenance equipment, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays. A full clean driving licence is essential.