At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain a top-notch racing surface and outdoor areas with a dedicated team.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive team at ARC, committed to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, training opportunities, and free course vouchers after 6 months.
- Other info: Work in all weather conditions and enjoy a dynamic, varied role.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience outdoors while contributing to an exciting sporting environment.
- Qualifications: Reliability, motivation, and a full clean driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 27500 £ per year.
As a Casual Groundsperson, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a first‑class racing surface throughout the year, ensuring it meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and presentation. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll help care for all outdoor areas, contributing to the overall look and feel of the venue, while also supporting the upkeep of estate buildings and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of the Clerk of the Course to deliver an effective and consistent maintenance programme.
- Prepare and reinstate the racing surface before, during, and after events, using tractors, machinery, and specialist equipment.
- Operate a range of gardening and agricultural tools, vehicles, and materials safely and efficiently.
- Maintain the highest standards across all grounds and outdoor spaces.
- Support general estate maintenance, including buildings and equipment.
- Follow all health and safety regulations and company procedures at all times.
Schedule & Physical Demands
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential. You'll be expected to work unsocial hours on a regular basis, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and can be physically demanding.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a reliable, motivated individual who takes pride in their work and thrives in a hands‑on, outdoor environment. You'll have excellent time‑management and organisational skills, a strong attendance record, and the flexibility to adapt to a varied role that includes unsocial hours. Comfortable working under pressure, you’ll communicate effectively and contribute positively as part of a team, while maintaining high standards in all conditions. A full, clean driving licence is essential, and while not required, equine experience, tractor driving experience, and PA1/PA6 certifications would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Flexible working – we are happy to work with you on the hours you can and want to do.
- Opportunities to receive training and work experience across a range of business areas.
- Up to 10 x entrance vouchers for use at any of our courses after working with us for 6 months (local terms and conditions apply).
Company Commitment
At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact and we are proud of our sport.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At ARC, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments to take part in the application or interview process, please let us know – we're happy to help. We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we're working hard to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard.
