Groundsman / Sports Turf Operative
Location: Ilkeston/ various locations
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Groundsman / Sports Turf Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role responsible for the maintenance, renovation, and resurfacing of sports and recreational turf areas, including school playgrounds, sports pitches, and outdoor recreational spaces.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring outdoor facilities remain safe, attractive, and fit for purpose through turf establishment, repair, and ongoing grounds maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Resurfacing and renovating natural turf playgrounds and sports areas.
- Preparing ground surfaces for turf installation and repair works.
- Laying turf, carrying out seeding operations, and establishing new grassed areas.
- Operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely.
- Undertaking aeration, top dressing, fertilising, and weed control programmes.
- Carrying out routine maintenance of sports fields and recreational grounds.
- Assisting with drainage improvements and ground preparation works.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety on all sites.
- Performing general grounds maintenance duties as required.
Requirements
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, sports turf, or a similar outdoor role.
- Experience with turf laying, seeding, or sports pitch renovation is desirable.
- Ability to operate machinery such as ride-on mowers, compact tractors, or turf maintenance equipment.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full UK driving license is essential.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Sports Turf, Horticulture, or Grounds Maintenance.
- PA1/PA6 spraying certificates.
- Machinery operation certificates.
- Experience working on school, sports, or recreational facilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle/equipment provided (where applicable).
- Training and development opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting sports and recreational projects.
If you are passionate about creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor sports and play environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV and someone will be in touch within 48 hours.
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