Sports Surfaces Technician

NLC 5 - £24, - £26,

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Working throughout the North Lanarkshire area, you will work as part of a team responsible for the maintenance of our artificial sports surfaces and Broadwood Stadium football pitch. You will carry out regular inspections of all pitches/stadium and surrounding fencing, brushing surfaces with drag mats and carrying out repairs as appropriate. You will also be responsible for identifying and monitoring weed growth with a view to spraying, if required.

You will have experience of maintaining 3G surfaces, grounds maintenance operations and calibration of fine ground sprayers. You will also have a working knowledge of health and safety regulations and of sportsturf machinery.

Possession of a full driving license is essential whilst National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) certification PA1, PA2, PA6 and a recognised qualification in Sportsturf are particularly desirable.

These positions are temporary until 31st March .

Work Pattern- Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm (30 mins unpaid break)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLife reward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.