Grounds Maintenance Specialist
20 hours ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Grounds Person to join our team at Chepstow Racecourse.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the highest quality racing surface for all race meetings through a combination of turf management and raceday infrastructure.
About UsArena Racing Company is a leading operator of horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels, and events. We pride ourselves on creating an electric atmosphere and offering first-class service to our visitors.
Our success is built on the hard work and dedication of our employees, which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development, and career progression.
Our Values- We embrace diversity
- We develop our people
- We care for our visitors
- We think about our impact
- We are proud of our sport
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes
The Senior Groundsperson will lead and motivate a skilled team dedicated to achieving our aims. Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the course in accordance with Clerk of the Course direction
- Preparing the course for racing, including preparation and reinstatement before, after, and during racing
- Maintaining lawn and garden areas and parade rings
- General maintenance of external areas
- Ensuring all external areas are free from weeds, rubbish, and leaves
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance desirable
- Spraying Certificates PA1, 2, & 6 desirable
- Relevant outdoor year-round labouring experience
- Experience of managing a small team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills
- A systematic approach to problems
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent attendance record
- Flexible approach to working
- Enjoy outdoor working
- Full clean driving licence
This is a full-time role based at Chepstow Racecourse. The successful candidate will be required to work unsocial hours, including late evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
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