Apprentice Groundsperson at Marylebone Cricket Club

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Apprenticeships at Berkshire College of Agriculture Full time

This is an opportunity not to be missed. Lords Cricket Ground are looking for someone to come play their part by joining as an apprentice Grounds person undertaking their port Turf Apprenticeship.

**Employer**

Marylebone Cricket Club

Marylebone Cricket Club (the Club) is the world’s most active cricket club, custodian of the Laws of Cricket and is also the owner of Lord’s Ground, affectionately known as the “Home of Cricket”. The MCC and Lord’s brands are renowned worldwide and are synonymous with excellence, prestige and providing an enjoyable customer experience, whether at an international cricket match or a special event.

**THE POST**

To support the Club by assisting in preparation and maintenance of all playing and practise areas under the direction of Head Groundsman and to support the Ground staff team.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Grounds Maintenance**
- Assist with maintenance and preparation of all playing and practise areas to a level befitting a first-class Cricket Club and the Home of Cricket
- Repairing foot holes
- Cutting outfield
- Haulage of covers on and off
- Watering outfield and pitches
- Rolling of playing and practice pitches
- Operate equipment as requested by Head Groundsman, i.e. rollers, Tractors, Gators, Mowers and other vehicles, tools and various equipment
- Assist where necessary with the upkeep and maintenance of various tools and machinery and equipment
- Learn and improve necessary skills relating to use of technical equipment and general groundmanship through on the job learning and external courses
- Assist with any other requested activities in and around the ground with the agreement of the Head Groundsman
- Uphold a clean and safe environment at all times
- Provide a helpful and professional service to players, managers and other users of the ground
- This job profile is not an exhaustive or definitive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job profile and duties might be amended as the job evolves in light of the needs of the business and/or at the discretion of management._

**Other tasks as required**
- Attendance at all major match-days, including weekends
- Any other duties as required whether in the Department or elsewhere around the Ground

**General**

SMART
- We make informed decisions
- We cut out inefficiency and complexity
- We ensure that everything we do looks, sounds and feels high quality

ATTENTIVE
- We are welcoming hosts to people of all cultures and backgrounds
- We pride ourselves on impeccable manners
- We work with other organisations for the good of the game

ORIGINAL
- We set our own high standards
- We constantly seek out better ways of working
- We encourage people to be imaginative in their work

HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Responsible for the safety of yourself and others through adherence to MCC (and legal) safety rules and procedures.
- Report any unsafe practices, equipment or circumstances as appropriate.
- Comply fully with relevant security policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with fire procedures and evacuation procedures and be prepared to operate when/if trained as a Fire Warden

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- During your time at our College you will be collating evidence of learning, be observed and receive training as to how we do things
- This is averaged over a 24 month period and includes time spent at the beginning of the programme completing ‘sign-up’ & functional skills assessment
- An assessor will visit you in the work-place every four to eight weeks.
- You will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Sports Turf on completion of your Apprenticeship
- One day a week at college
- English & Maths Functional Skills unless exempt

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Possibility of a full time post upon completion of Apprenticeship.

**Working week**

Five shifts of nine hours rostered between Monday to Sunday, including one hour unpaid lunch on each day worked; making a total of 40 working hours per week.

You may be required to be on duty on major match days and on evenings/weekends. Lieu Days and overtime can be accrued.

**Desired skills and personal qualities**
- Ability to work effectively and proactively as part of a team
- Show interest in personal improvement and technical development
- Committed and enthusiastic approach to work
- Flexible in working hours and prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays on occasions
- Prepared to work in adverse weather conditions
- Politeness, enthusiasm and customer service awareness
- Groundstaff experience or general understanding of required duties would be beneficial

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 / C or above) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 / C or above) desirable

**Things to consider**

You will be o

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