JOB TITLE: Groundstaff (Cobham)
DEPARTMENT: Playing Surfaces and Landscaping
JOB FUNCTION: To provide support to the Grounds management team in the maintenance and development of the playing surfaces, along with the conservation and enhancement of the wider site, ensuring that the health and safety procedures are followed to the full.
LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground
CONTRACT: Permanent, 40 hours a week (Any 5 of 7)

Click here to apply directly on the company website 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play your Part):

• Maintain general up-keep and cleanliness of the whole site.
• Undertaking general maintenance operations associated with pitch and estate management
• Devoting and repairing of pitches after matches and training sessions
• Undertaking general routine maintenance operations including:
• Use of tractors and other various ride-on machinery
• Use of pedestrian/hand-held machinery
• Setting up, preparing and maintaining of all pitches and training areas to a high standard
• Setting and marking out of all Pitches and Training areas
• Applying various fertilisers using a tractor mounted spreader or pedestrian spreader
• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is properly maintained, secured and to report any faults or defects immediately.
• To work and act in a professional manner and wearing the appropriate uniform/work wear that will be provided at all times.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Qualifications
Essential:

• Minimum NVQ level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent) and 1 year experience in sportsturf or 3 years’ experience in sportsturf

Experience

Essential:

• Passionate and willing to work outdoors and in all weathers.
• Passionate and willing to work both in a team but also on your own initiative.
• Able to work in a professional and responsible manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Personal qualities include excellent time management, attention to detail and a friendly and outgoing personality.
• A flexible approach to working hours, particularly weekends and bank holidays is a must.
• Attention to detail

What We Offer:
https://chelseafc.pagetiger.com/benefits2223/1

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.