Job title: Training Grounds Operative
Based at: Newmarket.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Contract 40 hours per week (annualised hours – 45 hours in Summer/35 hours in Winter)
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Training Grounds Operative to join our Jockey Club Grounds Team to carry out general and varied duties in connection with the maintenance and development of the Newmarket Training Grounds and the wider Jockey Club Estate. The role will work across Newmarket Racecourses and the National Stud when required.
About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 course’s, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.
As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible
Jockey Club Estates (JCE) is the property and land management arm of The Jockey Club Group, managing substantial and diverse property portfolio, providing 1st class racehorse training facilities as well as hospitality in the historic Jockey Club Rooms
At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.
The Training Grounds Operative will
- Assist with the presentation and maintenance of the Newmarket Estate to the highest standard.
- Assist with grass and hedge maintenance including using push mowers, ride on mowers and strimming.
- Set out, move, and walk grass gallops and assist with the maintenance of all-weather gallops.
- Provide training to less senior members of the team on all-weather and grass gallop maintenance
- Carry out All-weather track maintenance, including the use of a power harrow and rotavator and Turf track maintenance including the use of grass cutters, aeriation equipment and grass repair machinery.
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and procedures.
About you
- Holds a Full driving licence and possess advanced tractor driving skills, including GPS when necessary
- Great understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Understanding of Turf husbandry
- Relevant experience working as a Grounds Person, Ground Worker, or Farm worker.
- Ability to work on own initiative, but also as part of a team with a can-do attitude.
What we offer in return
- All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
- An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
- A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
- 25 days annual leave
- Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
- A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.
If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 25th September but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.
This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.
Training Grounds Operative in Newmarket employer: The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where customer service excellence is at the forefront. Located at Newmarket Racecourses, employees enjoy unique benefits such as free access to race days and music events, a generous pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities, all while being part of a diverse team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for racegoers and stakeholders alike.
