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Groundsperson

Job details
Posting date: 17 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £23,975.20 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 May 2024
Location: ME10 3SB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Arena Racing Company
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 171662JCP

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Summary

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Groundsperson to join our team here at Central Park Greyhound Stadium.

What is ARC?

We embrace diversity

We develop our people

We care for our visitors

We think about our impact

We are proud of our sport

Work Perks of being a Groundsperson...

Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, learn and carry out maintenance programmes for the track. The work entails working outside in changing and often inclement weather conditions and can be physically demanding.
Assure the track surface is prepared accordingly prior to every trial and race meeting and maintained throughout meeting this will include:- Use of tractors, attachments, machinery and maintenance equipment as required.
Maintain all grass/non running surfaces with particular attention to raceday and event presentation.
General maintenance of external areas, to include car parks, tarmac areas and customer facing areas.
Ensure all external areas are free from weeds, rubbish and leaves.
You will be required to carry out checking and testing of racing equipment to ensure all equipment is functional and a professional appearance is maintained at all times.
Abide by all regulations and safe working practices in accordance as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of the GBGB rules of racing and report any and all issues to your line manager.
Ensure greyhound welfare is at the heart of everything you do and highlight any instances to your line manager where these standards are not met.
Due to the nature of this role, working unsocial hours will be a frequent occurrence, and may include late evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Work Well in a team and have initiative to work by yourself.
Working closely with the kennels team, racing team and officials such as GBGB.
About the role:

As a Groundsperson you will assist in maintaining the highest quality racing surface all year round. Maintenance of the outside areas to the highest possible standard of presentation. The Groundsperson will also assist in the maintenance of all track / kennel equipment. To assist with the smooth running of race meetings.

The person we are looking for as a Groundsperson has…..

Excellent time management skills
Excellent attendance record
Flexible approach to working
Works well under pressure
Organised
Good Communication Skills
Enjoy outdoor working
Full clean driving licence
Tractor driving experience an advantage
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.

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