Job Description
Casual Weekend Groundskeeper
Summary
We currently have an opportunity for a casual weekend Groundskeeper to support our team of ground staff on matchdays. based at our fabulous Elland Road Stadium, Leeds. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment.
The role is on a casual basic and the person will need to be flexible due to the dates and timing of matches. On average the total working hours for a match day support staff member will be 6-8 hours.
This role is casual and will be mainly weekends.
About The Company
Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West
Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since. With a capacity of 37,890, it is England's 11th largest football ground in the
Premier League.
Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.
Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.
Main Job responsibilities
- Repair work to the Grass-maxx hybrid sports pitch, with use of hand forks, and mowing equipment, with the possibility of preparing the stadium pitch on the day of the match.
- Deployment of artificial grow lighting units’ post-match.
- Reporting and issues which could arise on match day, which is to do with the playing surface.
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with colleagues.
What we look for in a team member:
- Experience of garden or ground experience would be ideal
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Being friendly yet professional
- Being a team player with an ability to resolve conflict and take criticism
- Good attention to detail and punctuality
- Being proactive is key
- High motivation
- Able to use own initiative
- Be confident, approachable, reliable, setting high standards and expectations of themselves
Equality & Diversity:
As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Safeguarding & Recruitment:
Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of
'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.
To apply please complete our online application form: https://forms.office.com/e/qwusayAENt
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS11 0ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 26/02/2023