Job Description
Job Title – Groundsperson
Location – Stamford Bridge
FTC Role
Hours – 40 hours per week (5 of 7 days)
About Us:
As a member of the Chelsea team you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic west London, which dates back to the club’s founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and world champions in the process.
Chelsea are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women’s and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world.
If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea!
What We’re Looking For:
Chelsea FC are looking for a Groundsperson to provide support to the Grounds Manager in the maintenance and development of the playing surfaces, along with the conservation and enhancement of the wider site, ensuring that the health and safety procedures are followed to the full.
Brief description and duties:
- Maintain general up-keep and cleanliness of the whole site.
- Undertaking general maintenance operations such as leaf clearing
- Devoting and repairing of pitches after matches and training sessions
- Undertaking general routine maintenance operations including:
- Use of tractors and other various ride-on machinery
- Use of pedestrian/hand-held machinery
- Setting up, preparing and maintaining of all pitches and training areas to a high standard
- Setting and marking out of all Pitches and Training areas
- Applying various fertilisers using a tractor mounted spreader or pedestrian spreader
- Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the Company and your role.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery is properly maintained, secured and to report any faults or defects immediately.
- To work and act in a professional manner and wearing the appropriate uniform/work wear that will be provided at all times.
Must Haves/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:
- Basic knowledge of Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent).
- Passionate and willing to work outdoors and in all weathers.
- Passionate and willing to work both in a team but also on your own initiative.
- Able to work in a professional and responsible manner.
- Good communication skills.
- Personal qualities include excellent time management, attention to detail and a friendly and outgoing personality.
- A flexible approach to working hours, particularly weekends and bank holidays is a must
What We Offer:
https://chelseafc.pagetiger.com/benefits2223
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person