Racing Course & Grounds Keeper

ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE; Windsor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Windsor Racecourse, set in Berkshire countryside on the River Thames near Windsor Castle, seeks a motivated maintenance assistant to help preserve a first-class racing surface and estate presentation.

The role involves outdoor work in all weather, operating tractors and maintenance equipment, and keeping lawns and parade rings in top condition for raceday and events. Expect late shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with ability to work in all weather
• Physically demanding role requiring initiative and teamwork
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintain the course under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, including preparation and reinstatement for racing, often in changeable weather.
• Assist in preparing the course for racing using tractors, machinery and weather-maintenance equipment.
• Maintain all lawn and garden areas and parade rings for raceday and event presentation.
• General maintenance of external areas including car parks, tracks, tarmac areas and horsebox park.
• Ensure external areas are free from weeds, rubbish and leaves.
• Use various gardening, agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles and chemicals in carrying out duties.
• Abide by health and safety regulations and the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Due to the role, be prepared to work unsocial hours, including late evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Work well in a team and also take initiative to work independently.
• Collaborate closely with the Clerk of Course and other officials such as the BHA.

Job description

Royal Windsor Racecourse, set in Berkshire countryside on the River Thames near Windsor Castle, seeks a motivated maintenance assistant to help preserve a first-class racing surface and estate presentation.

The role involves outdoor work in all weather, operating tractors and maintenance equipment, and keeping lawns and parade rings in top condition for raceday and events. Expect late shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a dynamic team.