Assistant Groundsman

• Supporting the maintenance of Forest Green Rovers FC’s first team pitch, academy pitch and its surrounding areas producing an excellent playing surface in the most sustainable way possible.
• Longer term supporting relocation plans for a proposed brand new stadium close to J13 of the M5, complete with training pitches and other sporting facilities.
  

Main Tasks:

• To help deliver grounds maintenance services at the New Lawn and the training ground to the highest standard, in line with policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice, and underpinned by the Club’s desire to maintain its pitch as sustainably as can be practically achieved.
• To be flexible in your approach to work as some late nights, long days and weekend days are required.
• Ensure you are working in compliance with the health and safety legislation and best working practices.
• To be able and willing to undertake some light machinery maintenance following initial training, ensure machines are maintained Communicating with the site mechanic and Head grounds person by reporting any issues that you may have encountered whilst in use.
• To be willing to work collectively as a team to deal with and overcome challenges.
•  Be happy and positive in the workplace, building working relationships with other staff members and helping to ensure wear is spread across pitches throughout the season.
• Begin to develop an understanding of legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances, always promoting safe working practices.

Other requirements:

• A full driving licence.
•  Subject to DBS Disclosure certification.

What's in it for you...

• Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and club games/events)
• Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
• Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team, you will be supporting the Group Environmental Policy and its associated sustainability objectives and targets.

Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond.

Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase.

Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs.

Let’s change the game.