We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Groundsperson to take responsibility for maintaining our sports pitches, playing surfaces and landscaped areas to the highest standards.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in sports turf and grounds maintenance, particularly experience working on golf courses, cricket grounds, football pitches or other specialist sports facilities.
You will play a key hands-on role in preparing and maintaining sports surfaces, supporting fixtures and events, and ensuring our grounds are presented and maintained to an excellent standard throughout the year.
The Role Working closely with the Director of Sport and Estates team, you will:
Maintain and prepare high-quality sports pitches and playing surfaces
Carry out regular turf maintenance, mowing, marking, aeration and general grounds work
Support the preparation of grounds for sports fixtures, matches and events
Assist with the maintenance of sports turf, grass areas and landscaped grounds
Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
Help ensure all sports facilities meet appropriate Health & Safety standards
Work as part of the grounds team and assist with the supervision of grounds staff
Maintain the grounds to a consistently high professional standard in all seasonsThe Ideal Candidate We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience maintaining sports turf or specialist playing surfaces, including experience in one or more of the following:
Golf courses or golf course turf
Cricket squares, outfields or cricket grounds
Football pitches and training grounds
Other sports fields, pitches or specialist turf environmentsYou will ideally have a minimum of two years' experience in a grounds maintenance or sports turf position and a genuine interest in xgikmsk maintaining excellent outdoor facilities.
You should be:
Physically fit and practical
Organised and reliable
Adaptable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Detail-focused, with pride in maintaining high-quality playing surfaces
A strong team player with good communication skills
Confident using grounds maintenance machinery and equipmentEssential Requirements
Minimum 2 years' grounds maintenance or sports turf experience
Experience maintaining sports surfaces / pitches / turf
Good knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery
Understanding of Health & S...
Groundsperson in Acton employer: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Join a respected independent specialist in Industrial Door Systems, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and technical development. With a competitive salary, personal use of a company van, and a local patch ensuring no nights away from home, this role offers a perfect balance of work and life. The company values its employees, providing opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
