Sports Turf Operative Apprentice

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Grounds team, on a two-year apprenticeship course, working towards a Sports Turf Operative Level 2 Certificate. You will be working alongside and supporting the Grounds team to maintain and prepare the playing surfaces to an excellent standard to ensure that games can go ahead on schedule.

• Undertaking routine maintenance work on the Club's sporting facilities, including pitch surfaces, to recognised national standards
• Assist the Grounds team to ensure that the pitch and stadium are prepared correctly for fixtures and other events involving the playing surface
• Safe operation of a range of horticultural equipment and machinery, ensuring all is maintained in accordance with routine operating requirements
• Undertake general maintenance tasks in relation to the playing surface and surrounding areas
• Loading, transporting, and storing equipment and materials safely
• To have a flexible approach to working hours subject to the requirements of the Club
• As an Apprentice you will, in the main, work alongside our experienced team who will teach you how to do the wide range of jobs associated with maintaining The Clubs grounds to the highest standard
• The role will involve physical work such as mowing, digging, and movement of equipment and materials
• Additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head Groundsperson
• To adhere to the Clubs Safeguarding Policy at all times
• To promote a safe and healthy working environment for all players and staff
• To promote a professional image of the club and themselves at all times
• To contribute to identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
• To work with and support other team members as required ensuring effective and efficient service is developed and delivered
• You will be expected to seek ways of updating and improving personal skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to your own job role