Grounds Person

Job title:Grounds Person

Based at:Haydock Park.

Contract type:Permanent

Hours:Contract 40 hours per week (any 5 from 7)

About the role

Do you want to combine a love of sport with a career The Jockey Club may be the place for you! We have a new Grounds Person opportunity at our Haydock Park Racecourse.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing music food and entertainment on racedays and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britains second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

Jockey Club Estates (JCE) is the property and land management arm of The Jockey Club Group managing substantial and diverse property portfolio providing 1^st class racehorse training facilities as well as hospitality in the historic Jockey Club Rooms

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Grounds Person will

• Support the maintenance preparation renovation and repair of racing surfaces.
• Maintain and assist all grass areas and non-grass areas on site.
• Have full working knowledge of the irrigation equipment including set up and application.
• Assist with the movement of the course running rail.
• Maintain a full range of mowers and horticultural equipment instructing team members on their operation.

About you

• Eager to Grow: Youll bring a passion for learning and a hunger for personal and professional development.
• Safety First Mindset: With a foundational understanding of Health & Safety youre committed to following regulations and ensuring a safe environment for everyone.
• Ready to Drive: You hold a full UK driving licence including tractor driving qualifications ready to hit the road and take on new challenge

Spraying certificates (PA1 PA2a and PA6) a sports turf/horticulture/IOG qualification would be an advantage but not a necessity.

What we offer in return

• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
• An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
• A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers
• A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

If you think you have everything were looking for and more then wed love to hear from you. Dont hang around our closing date for this vacancy is 1^st October but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.

This role may be subject to a criminal record check standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.