Location: Playford Road Training Ground
Contract: Permanent, 40 hpw
Rate: Competitive

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Ipswich Town Football Club is looking for a Groundsperson to join our growing grounds team. You will be based at Playford Road Training Ground, as well as supporting the team based at the Stadium. The role is a varied one, focusing on all aspects of turf care and the seasonal cycle. Your key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Working as part of the grounds team to maintain football pitches at the Training Ground for both the academy and the professional team squads to a high level.
• After training, using machinery including tractors and mowers safely and responsibly. Operate the irrigation system.
• Fertilise pitches.
• Report machinery/system faults to the Grounds Manager or the Mechanic.
• Mowing and marking out pitches to a good standard.
• Divotting, strimming the peripherals, and some gardening work along with renovating and growing pitches back in during the spring/summer period.

Who are you?

Ideally, you will have experience in the sports turf industry.

• You will have a Level 2 qualification in Turf Management and ideally, p.a1, p.a2 and p.a6 spraying qualifications.
• It is essential that you can work flexibly, with the ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Be able to multitask and assist other colleagues when needed.
• You will be comfortable in a busy, fast paced environment.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be confident communicating.
• You will have a strong willingness to learn a range of new skills and build on existing abilities. You will be organised, able to meet deadlines and keep calm under pressure.
• You will be outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about your work.
• You want to work in one of the most exciting organisations in Suffolk!

IF THIS IS YOU:
If you are interested in applying for the role, please email a completed application form detailing why you are suitable for the role, to our recruitment team at recruitment@itfc.co.uk. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted for this role.
Closing date for applications: Friday 14 February 2024

Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the vacancy advert. This may mean that the vacancy could close early should a suitable candidate be found. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Therefore, if you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you haven’t been shortlisted on this occasion.