PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A reliable worker with acute attention to detail
• Demonstrable experience in working within a sporting institution
• Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team
• Dedicated to working to the highest standard at all times
• Experience of driving relevant vehicles such as tractors and ride on mowers
• Hold a UK driving license
  Eligibility for Employment in the UK
  In accordance with current legislative requirements, the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.
  Equality and Diversity
  Southend United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From £23,450.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SUFCAG

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Southend United is seeking an assistant groundsperson, to assist with preparing and maintaining the pitches at Roots Hall Stadium and Fossetts Training Facility in line with industry standards.
This role is key to ensuring the club’s professional players have the best surfaces possible in training and matches.

KEY TASKS

• Assist the Head Groundsman in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of all playing surfaces and football pitches at both sites
• Ensure all areas are maintained and kept to industry standards
• Undertake all grounds management duties including but not limited to cutting, mowing, line marking, aerating, devoting, spraying, fertiliser and sand application, strimming and rotary mowing
• Undertake general grounds maintenance tasks
• Keep surrounding areas and ground storage areas, etc. tidy
• Wear any personal protective equipment provided, and comply with all Health and Safety guidelines, working in a manner not to cause injury or harm to yourself or anyone else, or the property of the club