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Groundsperson

Norwich City Football Club

Groundsperson

£26536

Norwich City Football Club, Colney, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d3284d93493b4ffdb6ac1630d920a183

Full Job Description

  • The preparation and maintenance of all sports turf pitches, natural and artificial, used by Norwich City Football Club at Carrow Road and Lotus Training Centre.

  • To use a wide range of machinery knowledge and operation skills to deal with all breakdowns, setting up all cylinder/rotary mowers and perform regular routine pre-start checks.

  • Marking out of the white line straight on all pitches.

  • Use of Tractor operations using different all tractor mounted implements.

  • Main lawns/landscaped areas at Carrow Road and Lotus Training Centre to be maintained using pedestrian mowers, strimmer's, hedge trimming, hand-tools, weeding beds, blowing all leaves/stones and planting of trees/shrubs or replacing ones.

  • Helping in preparation works for end of season renovations including turf cutting, irrigation works, fertilising, seeding and sand top dressing.

  • Maintenance of all size goals and nets, and maintenance of ball-stop netting.

  • Upkeep of the 3G surfaces in excellent conditions using a tractor with brush implements.

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club's Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

    Minimum 2 years in the sports turf industry

  • Essential to have a NVQ Level 2 or higher - desirable

  • Spray Certificates PA1, PA6 & PA2 - desirable

  • Tractor operations certification

  • Good use of machinery and all turf equipment

  • Good understanding of fertiliser and chemical usage

  • Manual handling


    • The successful candidate will be a team player and always strive to deliver their best. All applicants should be comfortable to work outside in all weather conditions.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Grounds Team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Groundsperson. This role will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of all surfaces for First Team and Academy matches.