Grounds Person
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,396.80 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | WV6 0PE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Arena Racing Company |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 282131JCP |
Summary
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Groundsperson to join our team at Dunstall Park Greyhound this August.
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
Support the Grounds Manager in delivering year-round track maintenance programs.
Prepare and maintain the racing surface before and during race and trial meetings using tractors and specialist machinery.
Maintain all external areas, including grass, car parks, and public-facing spaces, ensuring cleanliness and presentation at all times.
Assist in the maintenance and testing of track and kennel equipment.
Uphold health and safety practices and ensure compliance with GBGB rules.
Collaborate closely with racing, kennels, and officials to support smooth race meetings.
Promote and prioritise greyhound welfare in all duties.
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
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.
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
Support the Grounds Manager in delivering year-round track maintenance programs.
Prepare and maintain the racing surface before and during race and trial meetings using tractors and specialist machinery.
Maintain all external areas, including grass, car parks, and public-facing spaces, ensuring cleanliness and presentation at all times.
Assist in the maintenance and testing of track and kennel equipment.
Uphold health and safety practices and ensure compliance with GBGB rules.
Collaborate closely with racing, kennels, and officials to support smooth race meetings.
Promote and prioritise greyhound welfare in all duties.
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
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.