Featherstone Rovers RFL Club are looking to appoint a full-time Groundsperson with stadium maintenance responsibilities at the Millenium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody passionate about maintaining its standing as a professional, community centred, facility.
This role would suit both experienced candidates as well as those looking to take the next step from an assistant in their career. This is a broad role with end-to-end involvement in all elements of care for the playing and training pitch and the wider stadium environment.
The successful applicant will have experience within a sporting institution and be able to work individually, plan their work and be willing to work as needed across seven days in the week.
Job Title: Groundsperson
Application End Date: 16th June 2025
Salary Negotiable dependant on experience/sub contractor
Type: Permanent
Working pattern: 5 days over 7 as needed, weekend working is an essential part of the role
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Deliver a professional grounds maintenance service across all playing surfaces and wider stadium environment.
• Ensure all areas of the stadium are maintained and tidy to ensure all players, staff and spectators enjoy the matchday experience safely.
• Work closely with the rugby coaching team and management team.
• Work independently and organise work to deliver objectives without constant supervision.
• Perform daily monitoring checks to identify playing surface issues e.g. pest, weed, disease and irrigation management, and identify diagnostics and treatment.
• Remain up to date with industry developments, legislation and best practice.
• Supervise, motivate and manage any grounds team operatives.
• Undertake any other duties as designated to ensure the smooth running of all operational aspects of the business.
Qualifications and Experience
• Demonstrable experience in working as a grounds person, preferably within a sports setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Grounds Maintenance (desirable) (or equivalent).
• Experience of driving relevant vehicles such as tractors and ride-on mowers.
• Excellent timekeeping, attendance and reliability.
• Displays a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Resilient and comfortable working outdoors.
• Good level of fitness to undertake labour intensive tasks and manual handling operations.
• Knowledge of marking out both rugby and football (soccer) pitches
• Pesticide licenses PA 1,2 and 6 would be an advantage.
• A flexible approach to working hours, the role will require some weekend and evening work.
Personal Qualities
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting and changing priorities.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Ability to think ahead, generate ideas and provide creative solutions to problems.
Applications and How to Apply
Applications with CV & covering letter to Martin Vickers at martin.vickers@featherstonerovers.co.uk
Closing Date: 16th June 2025