Training Grounds Estates Operative

The Jockey Club; Epsom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TeamPass tickets to events

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash back plan

25 days annual leave

Learning & development resources

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Jockey Club is seeking a Training Grounds Estates Operative in Epsom Downs to carry out general maintenance and development of the training grounds. You will work as part of a hands-on estates team, taking on varied tasks from refurbishing gallops and fences to grounds maintenance and day-to-day site care.

This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week, with shifts 6:30am to 3pm (Mon-Sat), and opportunities to contribute to external client projects.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required with tractor driving competence.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and practices.
• Experience in Grounds/ Farm work or similar environments.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 and 360 Excavator CPCS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and present Training Grounds to high standards, refurbishing artificial gallops, canters, fences.
• Carry out strimming, mowing, hedge cutting with varied machinery; assist external clients.
• Water gallops as required and maintain fences and railings.
• Litter pick and general upkeep of estate buildings and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Tractor driving

Health & Safety

Grounds experience

Turf husbandry

Teamwork

360 Excavator CPCS (Desirable)

PA1/PA2/PA6 (Desirable)

Job description

Contract type:Permanent

Hours:40 hours per week – any 5 from 7, Core hours will be 6.30am to 3pm with some early mornings, Monday to Saturday.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Training Grounds Estates Operative to join our Epsom Downs Training Grounds team to carry out general and varied duties in connection with the maintenance and development of the Epsom Downs Training Grounds.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 course’s, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

Jockey Club Estates (JCE) is the property and land management arm of The Jockey Club Group, managing substantial and diverse property portfolio, providing 1 st class racehorse training facilities as well as hospitality in the historic Jockey Club Rooms

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Training Grounds Estates Operative will

• Help maintain and present the Training Grounds to the highest standards, including refurbishing artificial gallops, canters, and horsewalks, and building hurdles and steeplechase fences.
• Perform strimming, mowing, and hedge cutting using hand-held, ride-on, and tractor-mounted machinery, including providing grounds maintenance services to external clients.
• Complete the watering of gallops as required.
• Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of all equestrian railing and timber fencing.
• Litter pick all areas as and when necessary.
• Conduct maintenance and upkeep of all property and buildings on the estate.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Management System,

About you

• Hold a Full driving licence and be competent in Tractor driving.
• Have a great understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Relevant experience working as a Grounds Person, Ground Worker, or Farm worker.
• Understanding of Turf husbandry
• Ability to work on own initiative, but also as part of a teamwith acan-do attitude.
• PA1, PA2, PA6 certificates and 360 Excavator CPCS accreditation desirable.

What we offer in return

• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
• An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
• A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
• A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out