JOB TITLE: Trainee Mechanic
DEPARTMENT: Playing surfaces and Landscaping
REPORTING TO: Head Mechanic
JOB FUNCTION: To provide support to the Head Mechanic in the servicing, maintenance and repairs of all grounds care machinery, 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, Any 5 in 7 days per week

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

• Maintain general up-keep and cleanliness of the whole site.
• Undertaking general maintenance operations associated with the servicing and maintenance of all grass cutting machinery, tractors and associated equipment.
• Aiding grounds staff with machine set up, sharpening of machines.
• Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repairs
• Undertaking general routine maintenance operations including:
• Mounting of equipment on tractors and correct set up
• Ensuring all equipment is in safe working order
• Setting heights of cut and adjusting reel to bedknife clearances of cylinder mowers
• Routine servicing in line with manufacturers recommendations
• Daily checks, lubrication and maintenance of equipment
• Keep service records relating to machine hours and usage
• Able to prioritize jobs and work under pressure
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the Company and your role.
• 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

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good understanding of basic mechanical principles
• GCSE level education in English and Maths

Experience:
Essential

• Willing to learn and deliver an exceptional standard of work
• A team player but also able to use 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.
• Attention to detail

Experience maintaining horticultural or groundscare machinery and mechanical equipment an advantage.

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea Football Club policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises.

The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead.  Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. As a consequence, Chelsea FC may require any successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to working at our premises. Successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening appropriate to the post applied for.

The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above 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.