Job Title: Grounds Person – Sports Turf Maintenance, Renovations & Construction

Location - Multiple sites – sports facilities and fine turf venues

Pay Rate - £13.00 - £15.00 per hour + Overtime paid at 1.5x

Contract Type - Full-time, permanent

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Grounds Person to join a specialist sports turf and greenkeeping contractor working across maintenance, renovations, and construction projects.

The role involves hands-on work across a wide range of fine turf and sports surfaces, including cricket squares, bowls greens, croquet lawns, football pitches, and other high-quality turf environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within professional sports turf and fine turf construction.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance

Routine maintenance of fine turf and sports surfaces
Mowing using pedestrian cylinder mowers and ride-on equipment
Strimming, edging, and presentation work
Line marking for sports pitches and playing areas
Maintaining consistently high standards of surface quality

Renovations

Assisting with end-of-season and in-season renovations
Scarification, aeration, overseeding, and top dressing
Cricket square and outfield renovation works
Supporting bowls and croquet surface preparation and recovery

Construction & Improvement Works

Assisting with sports pitch construction and reconstruction projects
Turf preparation, levelling, and finishing works
Drainage works (where applicable)
Supporting installation of new fine turf surfaces

General Duties

Operating and maintaining machinery safely and efficiently
Carrying out daily machinery checks and basic maintenance
Working to method statements, risk assessments, and health & safety standards
Working across multiple sites as part of a mobile team
Representing the company professionally at client sites

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in grounds maintenance, sports turf, or greenkeeping
A genuine interest in fine turf and sports surfaces
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to travel between sites
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience working on fine turf surfaces (cricket, bowls, croquet, football)
Renovation and construction experience within sports turf
Pedestrian cylinder mower experience
Pitch marking and setting out experience
PA1 / PA6 spraying certificates
Relevant sports turf, greenkeeping, or horticultural qualifications

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Exposure to high-quality fine turf and specialist sports surfaces
Training and development in sports turf maintenance, renovations, and construction
Opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications
Long-term career progression within a respected contractor
Supportive and knowledgeable team environment

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