Groundsperson

2 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom BIGGA Full time

RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB - GLASGOW - SCOTLAND

GROUNDSPERSON 28 APRIL 2023

**JOB TITLE**:Groundsperson

**REPORTING LINE**:Deputy Head Groundsman

**DEPARTMENT**:Groundstaff Department
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**LOCATIONS**:Ibrox Stadium/Rangers Training Centre
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**CONTRACT**:Permanent, Full Time

**THE ROLE**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Your responsibilities will include the following**:

- Assist in the provision and development of all grounds services within the training ground and stadium environment and maintain company and professional standards.
- Assist the Head Groundsperson and Deputy Head Groundsperson to meet all key performance indicators within your personal objectives.
- Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the company and your role.
- Undertake routine preparation and maintenance work on a range of sports facilities and surfaces as detailed on work schedules and undertake all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces.
- Set up all sports pitches or amenity surfaces and undertake supervised construction and landscaping work as directed.
- Drive vehicles and equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations and ensure vehicles and equipment used by self and work group are regularly maintained in accordance with routine operating requirements.
- Monitor the use of consumable items and spares and make arrangements for their replenishment.
- Ensure the safe use, storage, calibration, and disposal of pesticides and other similar substances.
- Promote the Health and Safety of self and others and respond to emergencies.
- Ensure work area is kept clean, tidy, and secure at all times.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, and end users.
- Make recommendations to supervisor regarding improved work systems, labour, and machinery utilisation.

**THE CANDIDATE**

**Essential**:

- Achieved an apprenticeship within Grounds/Greenkeeping and have gained the relevant skills for the role.
- Demonstrate proven success and experience working within a similar role.
- Possess a good working knowledge of Pitch Maintenance Machinery and Groundsmanship techniques.
- Good time management skills, attention to detail, with a friendly and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and as an individual.
- Commitment, excellent communication skills and enthusiasm are also a must.

**Desirable**:

- Full, clean driving licence.
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates.

**EQUALITY & INCLUSION**

**GENERAL INFORMATION**

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **28**th** April 2023.


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