Sport & Landscape Facilities Assistant

The University of Sheffield

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 27,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Sheffield seeks a dedicated Landscape Sports Assistant to oversee daily operations at Norton Sports Park and Goodwin Sports Centre. This role ensures safety, cleanliness and readiness of our sports facilities for students and the wider community.

Reporting to the Landscape Supervisor, you will work flexibly across external facilities within the Sport & Physical Activity portfolio, conduct inspections, maintain equipment, promote health and safety, and support high standards of

Qualifications

Hold a Level 3 Horticulture qualification and experience of working within the landscape industry
Hold a relevant health and safety qualification (IOSH working safely) or the ability to achieve within 3 months of starting in post
Hold a First Aid at Work qualification or the ability to achieve within 3 months of starting in post
A good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and relevant legislation and knowledge of facility operating procedures
Demonstrable experience of undertaking an effective maintenance programme, including planned and reactive works and operational service delivery of natural and synthetic facilities
Experience and relevant certification of using and maintaining a wide variety of landscape machinery
Experience and relevant certification of using spraying equipment PA1 & PA6
Experience of recording inventories and implementing regular inspection checks within a multi use sports facility environment in line with current legislation
Ability to work independently and organise resources, plan and progress work activities
Effective communication skills, dealing with face-to-face, telephone and email enquiries politely and courteously whilst managing expectations
Willingness to work flexibly across a number of facilities and motivated to work in all weathers
Hold a full UK driving licence (a substantive licence to drive in the UK)

Responsibilities

Assist the Landscape Supervisor with the planning and delivery of an annual maintenance programme including use of specialised machinery
Have a working knowledge of normal and emergency operating procedures and comply with current health and safety legislation
Open/secure the facility, storage areas, vehicles and conduct opening checks, including inspecting pitches and welcoming customers
Conduct pre-use inspections of grounds equipment and liaise with external service providers
Work with the Grounds Supervisor to ensure adequate resources and stock meet objectives
Promote a positive team spirit and customer-focused service delivery
Contribute to audit processes to ensure compliance with health and safety and ISO standards
Maintain a flexible approach across multiple sites and adapt to programming changes
Maintain vocational qualifications and participate in staff training to ensure compliance with policies
On occasions act as senior Landscape Team member coordinating facilities and services under a Senior Manager
Embed University sustainability strategy in daily activities
Undertake basic administrative duties and respond to emergencies as needed
Support University of Sheffield Open Days with information for prospective students
Carry out other duties as commensurate with grade and remit