MB533: Groundsperson
Location: York
Salary: £25,000pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional weekends
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme
Overview:
First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Groundsperson on a permanent basis due to growth located at their York depot.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation and repair of the racetrack, Paddock area, all lawn areas, and environs. throughout the year to the best possible standard achievable.
- Maintenance of all racecourse machinery and vehicles, to the best possible standard.
- Operation of all racecourse machinery and vehicles, to ensure the best results from each implement or vehicle.
- Ensure that all machinery and vehicles are operated in the safest possible method, through training if required.
- Providing a safe working environment for yourself, fellow members of staff and all visitors to the racecourse, as compulsory in the racecourses health and safety policy.
- Providing an excellent race day experience for racegoers, owners, trainers and jockeys.
- Assistance when required to ensure the track redevelopment project is brought to a successful conclusion.
- Mowing and strimming of all grass areas surrounding paddock area and stands
- Edging of lawns
- Fertilising of the lawns
- Irrigation of the lawns.
- The general upkeep of all paddock areas (litter and pruning ect.)
- Raceday operations.
- Providing assistance in the year round usage of the racecourse.
- Any other duties that the racecourse management require to carry out its daily operations.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Groundswork experience preferred but not essential
- Hands on individuals are welcome
- An excellent attitute to "get the job done"
MB533: Groundsperson
Location: York
Salary: £25,000pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional weekends
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme