Skilled Gardener - AXA Training Centre

Skilled Gardener - AXA Training CentreJob Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Team as a Skilled Gardener. In this role will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of horticultural presentation across all club facilities, including training grounds, stadium perimeters, gardens, landscaped areas, and public-facing spaces. The role ensures that all grounds are safe, visually outstanding, environmentally sustainable, and reflective of a worldclass Premier League organisation.

What you will be doing?

Horticultural Maintenance

• Carry out high-quality maintenance of landscaped areas including planting, pruning, hedge cutting, edging, mulching, weeding, and border management.
• Maintain lawns, ornamental grass areas, and amenity turf to an elite-standard finish.
• Implement seasonal planting schemes and assist with design improvements to enhance visual appeal.
• Monitor plant health, soil condition, and irrigation needs, identifying and resolving issues promptly.

Grounds Presentation & Upkeep

• Ensure all nonpitch outdoor areas are clean, tidy, and presentable for players, staff, visitors, and media.
• Support with matchday and event preparations, ensuring all club surroundings project a professional image.
• Maintain pathways, car parks, signage areas, and external structures through routine gardening duties.

Environmental & Sustainable Practices

• Support biodiversity initiatives and sustainable landscaping practices.
• Manage waste responsibly, including composting and recycling green waste.
• Assist in waterefficient practices, such as irrigation monitoring and droughtappropriate planting.

Machinery & Equipment

• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and tools safely (e.g., hedge cutters, mowers, strimmers, blowers).
• Conduct basic servicing, cleaning, and firstline maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is used in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Health & Safety

• Follow all club safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Report hazards, incidents, and maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure safe handling of pesticides, fertilisers, and chemicals (PA1/PA6 desirable).

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with Grounds Staff, Grounds Management, and external contractors.
• Support pitch teams when required during busy periods (e.g., seasonal transitions, matchday prep).
• Provide a professional and courteous service when interacting with club personnel and guests.

Who we are looking for?

Essential

• Proven experience in professional horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of plant species, soil types, turf care, and horticultural best practices.
• Competent in the safe and effective use of gardening and grounds machinery.
• Good understanding of health and safety, including COSHH awareness.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain high standards.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Horticulture, Amenity Horticulture, or related discipline.
• PA1/PA6 pesticide application qualifications.
• Experience working in elite sports environments or highprofile estates.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and pride in delivering exceptional presentation standards.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including matchdays, early starts, and weekends.

Why should you apply?

This is a full time permanent role, working 40 hours per week on a 5 from 7 day basis. Your main basis will be our Training Ground Sites and Stadium.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts

and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Associations Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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