Groundsperson Job Uttoxeter area,England UK,Maintenance/Cleaning

At Uttoxeter Racecourse, we're always looking for hard working and passionate individuals to join our team. We offer a fast paced and exciting environment for everyone. Our friendly work environment reflects our belief that a happy workplace is more productive. We employ people with a positive attitude who genuinely want to provide a great customer experience and will always look for ways to improve the services we offer.

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Groundsperson to join Uttoxeter Racecourse.

About us …

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

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…

About the role:

To assist in maintaining a quality racing surface all year round.

Maintenance of the outside areas to the highest possible standard of presentation. To assist in the maintenance of estates buildings and equipment as well as assisting in the operational aspects of Racedays and Events.

Responsibilities

This is a challenging yet rewarding role for a motivated individual. Although part of a team, working with one’s own initiative is vital in delivering the responsibilities within this role.

Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, carry out a maintenance programme for the course. The work entails working outside in changing and often inclement weather conditions and can be physically demanding.

To assist in preparing the course for racing – to include preparation and reinstatement of the course before, after and during racing, this to include:

- Use of tractors, machinery and all weather maintenance equipment as required.

Maintain all lawn and garden areas and parade rings with particular attention to raceday and event presentation.

General maintenance of external areas, to include car parks, tracks, tarmac areas and horsebox park.

Ensure all external areas are free from weeds, rubbish and leaves.

You will be required to use various gardening, agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles and chemicals in the process of carrying out your duties.

Abide by all regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

Due to the nature of this role, working unsocial hours will be a frequent occurrence, including late evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Work Well in a team and have initiative to work by yourself.

Working closely with Clerk of Course and other officials such as BHA.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The racecourse business is a dynamic and challenging environment and on occasion you will be required to assist in duties outside of those detailed in this job description and therefore a flexible approach is required.

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

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