Stadium Grounds & Track Maintenance Specialist

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

Job summary

Arena Racing Company’s Central Park Greyhound Stadium is seeking lively, hardworking staff to join our grounds team. You will help maintain the track, external areas and presentation for race meetings, often outdoors in variable weather.

This role supports a dynamic racecourse environment with a strong emphasis on safety and welfare. The position requires initiative, reliability and good teamwork, with driving experience (tractor/hare handling) considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Good time management and organisation for outdoor maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work flexibly in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn and carry out track maintenance and keep required records.
• Prepare track surfaces before trials and race meetings using tractors and equipment.
• Maintain grass and non-running surfaces for raceday presentation.
• Learn to drive the hare.
• Maintain external areas, car parks and customer-facing spaces.
• Keep external areas weed- and litter-free.
• Check and test racing equipment and complete records.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and GBGB rules.
• Prioritise greyhound welfare and report concerns to management.
• Work unsocial hours as needed, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Work well in a team and with initiative to work independently.
• Collaborate with kennels, racing team and GBGB officials.

Skills

Excellent time management

Flexible approach to working

Works well under pressure

Organised

Good communication skills

Enjoy outdoor working

Full clean driving licence

Tractor driving experience

Job description

Arena Racing Company’s Central Park Greyhound Stadium is seeking lively, hardworking staff to join our grounds team. You will help maintain the track, external areas and presentation for race meetings, often outdoors in variable weather.

This role supports a dynamic racecourse environment with a strong emphasis on safety and welfare. The position requires initiative, reliability and good teamwork, with driving experience (tractor/hare handling) considered an advantage.