Experienced and Trainee Staff

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The UK’s leading Golf & Sports Turf Construction Company is looking for Experienced and Trainee Staff to join our Golf, Sports & Landscape Teams on projects around the UK & Europe

Experienced and Trainee Staff

Experienced and Trainee Staff

These roles may suit individuals currently working in greenkeeping or grounds maintenance, landscaping or anyone who wants to develop a career in the turf construction industry.

Irrigation & Land Drainage Engineers

We are one of the leading installers of irrigation systems and land drainage networks in the UK’s Sports construction and landscape markets. With interesting and challenging projects, a distinguished history and a determined focus on quality, its an exciting time to join the MJ Abbott team.

We are looking for energetic additions to our ranks. No previous irrigation or drainage experience is necessary, but you will be eager to learn, prepared to get stuck in from day one and happy to work outdoors in all weathers.

You will be hard working and prepared to work outdoors in all weathers

You must be willing to travel and work away from home

Ideally you will hold a full UK driving licence

This is an exciting opportunity leading to a rewarding career with a well established yet dynamic company.

Excellent pay and benefits package for these permanent positions.

Please contact for an application pack
Jules Simmons – jules.simmons@mjabbott.co.uk

mjabbott.co.uk

MJ Abbott Ltd is an equal opportunities employer

Grounds Person

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Title:   Grounds Person

Reports to:  Head of Grounds

Grounds Person

Grounds Person

Location:  Various club sites including Vitality Stadium & Academy training ground

Hours: 35 hours per week ranged over 5 days between Monday-Sunday

3 Positions available: 1x Immediate; 2x starting Summer 2024

About AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth is a family and community club. We strive to deliver a professional, friendly and welcoming approach in all areas of the club. With a small backroom operation, you will be joining a tight knit group who pride themselves on hard work, passion and togetherness.

Entering an exciting new chapter in its long and storied history, AFC Bournemouth is proud to retain its focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

Since its takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled (or working towards) Grounds Person on a permanent full-time basis to join the grounds team, to assist in the maintenance of the club’s grounds at Vitality Stadium, the training ground and academy sites.

Reporting to the Head of Grounds, the successful candidate will have an enthusiasm for the industry, ambition to improve themselves, and thrive to present the clubs playing surfaces to the highest standards.

Main Duties

  • Undertake routine maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscape as detailed on work schedules or as directed by supervisor.
  • The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in surface maintenance.
  • Inform supervisor, where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment.
  • Work at the either of 2 sites Stadium/Training Ground and/or Academy.
  • Carry out grass cutting, line marking, aeration, scarification, divoting, brushing, weeding, debris clearance, litter picking, pressure washing, pitch set up, hedge cutting, spraying.
  • Assist in the specialist maintenance of the clubs’ grounds.
  • Keep and maintain in good and clean condition all plant, tools and equipment belonging to the club.
  • To be trained on machinery used on the grounds.
  • Keep and maintain in good condition all plant tools and equipment used by the team.
  • Assisting with the teams/players and/or public who may have questions or need assistance.
  • As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
  • As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
  • Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
  • As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

Key Knowledge

  • Qualified to (or working towards) a minimum of ND2 / NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Sports Turf or Horticulture (Essential)
  • Industry related experience (Essential)
  • Driving licence (Essential)
  • Spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6 (Desirable)

Person specification

The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking and loyal.

Staff Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Season Ticket & allocation of complimentary/ purchased tickets
  • Subsidised Lunches
  • Complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day
  • Discounts at the Club superstore
  • Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
  • Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
  • Club pension scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured
  • Paid parental leave (bank of 5 days per year)
  • Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
  • Christmas Party, End of Season Awards and other social events throughout the year run by our Club Social Team.
  • Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
  • Paid days leave on your birthday

How to Apply

Please send your application form to by jobs@afcb.co.uk by CLOSING DATE

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential. AFC Bournemouth values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (Equality Act 2010).

We actively encourage applications from women, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing jobs@afcb.co.uk. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application.

Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard.

AFC Bournemouth can exercise their right to perform external searches and to confirm information provided by candidates. It does not retain any data during this process.

First Assistant Greenkeeper

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Moortown Golf Club, founded in 1909 and well-known as one of the finest golf courses in the North of England, is recruiting to enhance our excellent team of greenkeepers.

First Assistant Greenkeeper

First Assistant Greenkeeper

The Club is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Greenkeeper to join the existing team. The FIRST ASSISTANT position will be supporting the Deputy Course Manager and Course Manager, to lead a team and carry out tasks for the day. The successful candidate will be expected to help ensure our course is maintained to the standards expected of a Top 100 venue. They must have highly proficient greenkeeping skills and agronomic knowledge and a reasonable understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, and other legislative matters is deemed to be of the highest importance.

General Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a greenkeeping position.
  • Must be qualified up to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Management or similar qualification.
  • Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6
  • Full driving License is required

The following qualifications would be an advantage, but are not essential:

  • Chainsaw certificates in felling and cross-cutting
  • Construction experience
  • Irrigation maintenance, repair and use
  • First Aid

Successful candidate will be provided with:

  • Competitive Salary with extra payment for overtime (Weekend overtime on a rota basis)
  • Major tournament experience
  • Pension scheme available after 3 months
  • Development and training opportunities
  • Full uniform and PPE provided

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a professional and welcoming approach at all times when dealing with members, guests and visitors.
  • Work effectively with all members of the Greenkeeping Team and were required direct and assist the team to carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks as directed by the Course Manager. For example – the maintenance of bunkers, course furniture, drainage and general presentation
  • To assist in turf maintenance including mowing, irrigation, and control of pests and diseases on the greens and other playing surfaces.
  • To assist in setting up the course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, as directed by the Course Manager.
  • In conjunction with the Course Manager, gain knowledge of the plant machinery used for specific tasks, ensuring you are only using the machinery you have been properly trained on. Use it in the correct manner and comply with Health and Safety regulations whilst in operation.
  • Prepare machinery ready for use and clean machinery after use. Carry out any maintenance required to the machinery as requested by the Course Manager
  • Remain conversant with modern greenkeeping practices and to attend training courses which are identified by the club as being necessary for the performance of the position.
  • Take all responsible steps and be proactive to protect the health, safety, welfare of yourself, all employees, members and visitors by following all legislative rules & guidance.
  • Ensure all faults and defects relating to the condition of the course, equipment, tools, buildings etc. are reported to the Course Manager.

To Apply: Please email a covering letter and CV to Steve Robinson – srobinson@moortown-gc.co.uk

Closing Date: 12 May 2024

Lawn Treatment Operative

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As one of the longest established lawn care companies in the UK, Lawn Master has grown from our base in North Wales to offer services by qualified and experienced professionals to domestic customers nationwide.

Lawn Treatment Operative

Lawn Treatment Operative

Job Description

We require a full-time lawn operative to work in South Oxfordshire, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and surrounding areas, with an immediate start available.

You’ll attend domestic properties to carry out lawn treatments such as fertilising, scarification, aeration, overseeding, weed treatment, disease control, and providing customers with quotations for our services. There is no garden maintenance or grass cutting involved.

Knowledge of the local area is essential, and you’ll need to be able to load and drive a company vehicle. As a company we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our customers, so good communication and customer service skills are essential.

Applicants must:

  • have an interest in lawns and some previous experience in the golf, sports turf or horticultural sectors
  • be prepared to develop their turf maintenance skills in order to work to a consistently high standard, taking pride in your work
  • be polite, honest and flexible, with a positive, hard-working attitude
  • have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

This is a permanent, full time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a bonus available. Applicants with a PA1 and PA6 qualification are preferred, however full training will be provided.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £26,000.00 – £29,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Yearly bonus

Experience: Gardening/grounds maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: UK driving licence (required), PA1/PA6 qualification (preferred)

Work location: In person

To apply: Please send your CV to jobs@lawnmaster.co.uk

Senior Groundskeeper

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Start date: ASAP

Senior Groundskeeper

Senior Groundskeeper

Job Purpose

The Grounds Team is a close-knit unit with responsibility for maintaining the school grounds to a high standard of appearance. The role of Head Groundskeeper is responsible for supervising the day to day running of the team, maintenance and land management of 3 sports fields, two all-weather pitches, woodlands, gardens, walkways and parking areas to the highest possible standard.

Accountable to: Estates Manager

Key responsibilities

Grounds

  • Provide and maintain first-class playing surfaces and sports pitches, including cricket wickets and to ensure the garden and grounds are maintained to an exceptional standard.
  • Work closely with our busy and thriving Games Department to ensure you fully understand the Games programme, have a good understanding of Games’ requirements and embrace the need to ensure the School’s comprehensive sports fixtures list runs smoothly.
  • Maintain the cleanliness, tidiness and general appearance of all external areas of the School including gardens and hard surfaces.
  • Work with Estates Manager to plan, budget, implement, monitor and evaluate all grounds-related projects (e.g. playing fields, landscaping and grounds development) and works carried out by contractors monitoring quality, cost and performance.
  • Ensure the efficient maintenance and availability of playing surfaces, sports equipment such as football/ hockey goals, rugby posts, cricket equipment, play equipment or outdoor structures across the site and grounds-related machinery, equipment and materials.
  • Provide support in adverse weather conditions, including snow/ice clearance from pathways around the site.
  • Preserve the security of all playing areas and the maintenance of the hedges, fences and gateways surrounding them.
  • Maintain appropriate awareness of grounds industry and health & safety developments and inform the Grounds Team and others how these may impact the school.

Team Management

  • Co-ordinate the Grounds Team to achieve their tasks, work schedules and objectives, and always encourage maximum commitment and efficient service.
  • Hold regular team meetings and ensure that members of the team are up to date with developments in the Estates Team, and the school as a whole.
  • Conduct staff probationary reviews (where applicable) and annual staff appraisals in line with the School’s Professional Development Policy.
  • Meet with key stakeholders and Estates Manager on a regular basis to encourage school wide communication.

Health & Safety

  • Ensure you and the Grounds Team promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of our pupils, staff and visitors.
  • Ensure you and your team complies with all relevant national and local regulations including Health and Safety at Work, PUWER, First Aid, COSHH, and environment management.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of legislation relating to grounds-related chemicals and dangerous substances and actively promote safe working practices and risk assessment.
  • Manage the grounds-related facilities, plant, buildings and equipment; ensure that all grounds equipment is correctly stored, maintained and serviced.
  • Possess a good working knowledge of the safe use of plant and machinery.
  • Responsible for the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self and Grounds Team, including ordering of replacement PPE as required.

Sustainability

  • Look to use organic or sustainable methods for grounds management wherever possible.
  • Work to the school Biodiversity Enhancement Plan to follow and update the site management plans for woodlands, biodiversity, planting and maintenance.
  • Foster biodiversity on site, including managing our woodland in a sensitive manner, and ensure that the requirements of grounds upkeep do not come at the expense of the environment.

Personal Characteristics

  • A positive “can do” attitude and approach to their work
  • Enthusiastic about working outdoors and have an interest in the natural environment
  • Take pride in your work and maintain high standards
  • Be organised, thorough and flexible in your planning
  • Work well as part of a team and leading that team
  • Understand the broader needs of a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Be personable, empathetic and a good communicator
  • Be willing to undertake further training and personal development
  • Commitment to safeguarding

Person Specification

Essential

  • Extensive experience of grounds management, including sports turf management
  • Ideally hold a minimum Level 3 in Horticulture or equivalent (Grounds Management & Maintenance, Greenkeeping, Sports Turf Management etc)
  • Extensive experience of using and maintaining grounds related plant and powered machinery (mowers, blowers, cutters, strimmers etc)
  • Hold relevant pesticides training (PA1 & PA6 Certificate)
  • Possess a good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and how to apply it
  • Not adverse to working in inclement weather conditions
  • Clean driving licence and ability to drive tractors, mules, and ride-on mowers
  • Ability to plan work assignments and set priorities

Desirable

  • Hold a CS30 crosscutting chainsaw qualification
  • PA2 pesticide certification
  • Brush cutting and /or flail arm competency
  • Pond management
  • Budget planning and management

Review and Amendment

This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review. It may be adapted to best fit the skills and needs of the appointed candidate.

Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.