Grounds Person

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom Crystal Palace FC Full time

**Job Location**: Between CPFC Academy, Training Ground and Selhurst Park Stadium

**Contract Type**: Permanent/ Full Time

**Salary**: London Living Wage (£25,642.5 + 10% discretionary annual bonus)

**Who we are**:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than a century of proud history. Spread across three different sites - our London office, Selhurst Park stadium and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

**About this role**:
Crystal Palace Football Club Academy are looking for a Grounds person to assist in the Club’s pitch maintenance programme and to ensure the delivery of an excellent playing surface at Selhurst Park Stadium, the Training Ground in Beckenham and the Academy grounds.

**Responsibilities**:

- Carrying out grounds maintenance works to the training pitches, stadium pitch and associated grounds and facilities as instructed, to a satisfactory standard.
- Undertaking maintenance of grass areas hedgerows, trees and shrubs.
- Operating machinery and equipment associated with sports pitch and grounds maintenance as instructed.
- Ensuring the machinery and equipment is used correctly and kept clean, and when not in use put back to appropriate storage locations.
- Preparing to work at the Club’s facilities and other leisure sites as hours and day shifts require, these can include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Representing the Club in a professional manner. This is a high-profile role; therefore, you must present with a clean and smart appearance at all times. Club uniform and PPE will be provided by the Club which must be worn on duty.
- Attending industry training courses as instructed by the Head of Maintenance and Facilities and the Pitch and Grounds Manager to maintain and develop the technical skills required for the post.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager
- Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**:

- Experience in working on professional sports pitches or amenity horticulture
- Competent level of numeracy and literacy
- PA1, 2a and 6 spraying certificates
- Excellent communication skills
- Qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent qualification
- Detail Orientated
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Flexible with regards to your working hours

**Benefits**:

- Complimentary match day ticket
- Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
- Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
- 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
- Holiday allowance that increases every year of service

**Our commitment to Equality**

At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.

**Reasonable Adjustments**

**Safeguarding**

**TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE - VACANCIES PAGE**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Work Location: In person


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