Facility & Grounds Maintenance Officer

4 days ago

Haverhill CB BW, United Kingdom Haverhill Rovers FC Full time

Title: Facility & Grounds Maintenance Officer

Salary: Negotiable

Hours: 20 hours per week (spread across 4 days) with potential for extra hours when needed.

Line Manager: Facilities Operations Manager

Purpose of post: To play a key role in providing excellent facilities for our visitors at The New Croft. The post will look after the day-to-day upkeep of the site including the outside grass pitches, 3G pitches, building maintenance and redecoration.

Role Objectives:

  • Support the efficient, day-to-day running of The New Croft facility.
  • Contribute to delivering high-quality sporting facilities that encourage increased physical activity on site.
  • Oversee general health and safety responsibilities related to ground maintenance at The New Croft.
  • Carry out maintenance tasks on grass pitch areas, including mowing, setting out and marking sports areas in line with the regulations of relevant governing bodies.
  • Maintain the 3G pitches, including pitch brushing, weed control, and general site tidying such as emptying bins.
  • Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment used for building and grounds upkeep and renovation.
  • Carry out building maintenance tasks as needed, such as redecoration and fence repairs.
  • Report maintenance findings and communicate effectively to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Contribute positively to the team, offering creative and innovative ideas to support a progressive working environment.
  • Work safely, efficiently, and effectively at all times.

Person Specification

Key Skills and Experience Required - Mandatory

  • Strong passion for, and understanding of, groundskeeping and maintenance.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Physically fit and capable of handling tasks that involve heavy lifting.
  • Good working knowledge of power tools and competent general DIY skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Solid understanding of health and safety practices.
  • Able to contribute effectively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative when working independently.
  • Willingness to consider taking on overtime, when offered, at busy times of the year.

Key Skills and Experience Required - Desirable

  • Basic plumbing and/or electrical skills.
  • GCSEs in Maths and English.
  • A strong passion for, and understanding of, sport, leisure, and community facilities.
  • Good knowledge of the work and purpose of the Haverhill Community Sports Association (HCSA).
  • A solid understanding of sport and the importance of health and wellbeing activities.

If you feel you demonstrate the necessary skills and attributes required to fulfil the criteria for the vacancy, we will welcome your application.

Should you wish to apply, please email your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role to by 5pm on 31st December 2025.

Successful applicants will be contacted via phone or email by Friday 2nd January 2025. Should you not receive any correspondence from us on this date, this will mean that unfortunately you have not been selected for interview.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Haverhill CB9 0BW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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