Groundsperson

The Role

London Stadium are looking for a Groundsperson to assist the Head Groundsperson and the team in managing and maintaining the playing surfaces to the highest standards within a stadium environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a grounds environment, with the opportunity to be involved in exciting events such as football, Major League Baseball, athletics, rugby and community events.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience from working within the sports turf industry, with an emphasis on helping to monitor and plan activities. A knowledge of the set up and use of modern turf management equipment is essential.

No two days will be same so this role will be varied and give you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities. Day to day you will be involved in preparations for some of the biggest national and international events as well as having a key role in ensuring the community pitch is delivered to meet business objectives. In return we offer development opportunities and many company benefits.

Please see specific duties and requirements in the Role Profile and Person Specification below

Roles and Responsibility

• Provide and develop all grounds services within the stadium environment and adjoining community pitch to maintain company and professional standards.
• Assist Grounds Management to meet Key Performance Indicators and your personal objectives.
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the Company and your role.
• Undertake routine preparation and maintenance work on the company’s pitches, meeting all physical requirements to effectively use all machinery.
• Undertake preparatory and renovation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces.
• Drive vehicles and handle equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are regularly maintained in accordance with routine operating requirements. Monitor the use of consumable items and spares and make arrangements for their replenishment.
• Ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides, fertilisers and other similar substances.
• Ensure grounds management are kept informed of progress of routine work and are notified of major issues when identified.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and end users.
• Ensure work area is kept clean, tidy and secure at all times.
• Take responsibility for own Health and Safety requirements.
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet London Stadium changing priorities

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Email: recruitment@londonlegacy.co.uk