Role Summary: The Head of Grounds & Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the Clubhouse and it’s grounds. The Club has 4 lawn tennis courts, 8 artificial tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, 2 padel tennis courts and 6 squash courts. This is a lone working role, however assistance will be obtained if required to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

The role will be responsible for the clubhouse, which includes managing a team of cleaners, repairing faults or working with contractors to maintain the facility.

Role Specification:

· Set, monitor and maintain quality and productivity of all facilities-related operations including cleaning, grounds, hospitality and H&S.

· Conduct regular appraisals and ensure appropriate training is identified and completed with the cleaning team.

· Ensure the grounds are kept to a high standard which includes; grass tennis court maintenance, artificial tennis court maintenance, indoor tennis court maintenance, leaf clearing, snow clearing and general gardening.

· Operate and maintain machinery in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the operators manual with due health and safety.

· Ensure cleaning rotas are completed and annual leave is covered.

· Fire warden duties which includes weekly alarm testing.

· Be a formal key holder for the club and open up and close down the premises when required.

· Take the initiative and generate activity to consistently achieve results.

· Operate a system of maintenance reporting, progression and visibility for both members and management, ensuring small and large requirements are completed appropriately.

· Put in place a programme of rolling Planned Preventative (and annual) Maintenance with sports area supervisors and strive to ensure the plan is appropriately costed.

· Ensure cleaning is performed to standard, is cost-effective and manage provision of equipment.

· Create strong relationships with contractors and suppliers, setting high standards for quality and productivity.

· Work with the General Manager to set budgets as required. Work to reduce costs where possible while maintaining quality of the facility.

· Ensure all health and safety aspects are up to date and responsibilities defined.

· Attend a monthly Management meeting and be a valuable asset to the management team.

· Any other reasonable task that may be required to ensure continued operation of the club.

Person Specification:

· Demonstrate knowledge and skill in facilities and ground management.

· Tennis court maintenance is desirable, however training can be given.

· Be an independent worker who demonstrate a positive outlook when working with contractors.

· Builds and enjoys good relationships with members and colleagues.

· Manages conflict well and keeps emotions under control in difficult situations.

· A natural and persistent eye for detail.

· Diligent, committed and ensures tasks are complete before leaving work.

· Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm, maintaining a positive outlook.

· Be computer literate and have a basic knowledge of emails and excel.

· Shifts will be mainly weekday morning and afternoons, however remain flexible to work all hours depending on the business needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Gym membership
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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