Qualified Grounds Assistant

6 months ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth Football Club Full time

We are Pompey A club that is passionate, honest, proud, and strong together. We take pride in our past and work hard for our future. We put people at the center of everything we do and are looking for our new Blue.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Grounds Team and are looking to recruit a dedicated team player who has a strong sense of passion and pride in the work that they do.

The role is based across different sites and requires flexibility and adaptability to changing work patterns. The responsibilities of the role will include:

- Assist with preparing and maintaining football pitches to the highest standards.
- Assist in the renovations of pitches to maintain a high standard of playing surfaces at all times.
- Operating and caring for the ground’s equipment and machinery.
- Assisting with general maintenance of landscape areas and carrying out general ground duties.

This role will suit a person who strives for the highest standards, has a can-do attitude, and wishes to work as part of a team. We are also looking for:

- Minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in greenkeeping and groundman ship.
- Previous experience in all aspects of grounds keeping, working to a high standard looking after sports turf/playing surfaces and amenity landscapes.
- Experience in operating sports turf machinery.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 Spraying certificates is an advantage.

**What we can offer**

In return we offer a competitive salary, ongoing training, company pension scheme, 23 days holiday, staff ticket to every league game, gym membership, and other additional benefits provided by our sponsors.

**How to apply**:
At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the below link to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary.

**General Information**:
**We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive** workplace and weare committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. _As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day._ We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

**Safeguarding**
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

**Note**:
This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is required of them in their role. Portsmouth Football Club may ask them to undertake other duties which are not necessarily specified in the job description, but which are commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description itself may be amended from time to time within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.

Any job description provided to you by the organisation will not form part of your contract of employment unless specified otherwise.

Please note that you share with us the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.

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

**Salary**: £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Portsmouth, PO4 8RA (preferred)

Ability to Reloc



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