- be responsible for completing allocated ground maintenance tasks from start to finish with required time frames.
- carry out grass cutting using ride on and pedestrian mowers.
- mark out the lines on the football pitches at the training or academy facility using a battery marker or a wheel-to-wheel marker.
- drive the tractor and use the machines that are attached via a 3-point linkage such as aerating, fertiliser application, grass cutting etc.
- repair any damage caused on the grass pitches by the training schedule.
- tidy and cut back the bushes and shrubs on the training ground using hand tools and power tools.
- maintain and operate equipment such as strimmers and mowers.
- carry out general maintenance tasks as required.
- undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
About The Candidate
To be able to deliver this role, the skills and experience we are looking for are:
- General grounds maintenance experience.
- Good time management skills
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A positive attitude to work
- Motivated and driven to achieve.
About The Club
Environmental Responsibility
Grimsby Town Football Club is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are proud to be working towards the goals of the EFL Green Clubs scheme — a league-wide initiative to improve environmental practices across football.
We strive to reduce our environmental impact, promote sustainability in our operations, and encourage awareness and positive action across our staff, fans, and wider community. All employees, workers, and volunteers are expected to support the Club’s environmental values and contribute to building a greener future for football.
Safeguarding Statement
Grimsby Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers, students and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Grimsby Town Football Club’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities (Protected Characteristics, Equality Act 2010).
Employees, workers and volunteers of Grimsby Town Football Club must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
Assistant Grounds Person in Cleethorpes employer: EFL
Portsmouth FC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at our state-of-the-art training ground in Portsmouth. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff, providing extensive development opportunities and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values strong relationships and is committed to nurturing talent both on and off the field.
