Hays is seeking a Grounds Operative to work as a part of the team. We are particularly seeking someone with a specialism in working on sports pitches for this role.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscapes as detailed in work schedules, job tickets or as directed by manager
• Undertaking all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces
  Setting up sports pitches or amenity surfaces, maintaining the surrounding areas and carry out general duties
• Undertaking minor repair and landscaping work
• To ensure that adequate provision of warning notices is provided when carrying out cutting/spraying operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience with managing sports pitches is essential
• Trade qualified person trained to City & Guilds levels or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of various ground maintenance procedures required

WORKING HOURS:

This is a full time, permanent, non term time role working Monday to Friday from 7am-3pm for 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 25 days annual leave per annum
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (taxable/optional)
• Medicash (taxable/optional)
• Life assurance
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Access to gym

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