Job Title: Matchday Grounds Staff (Casual)
Department: Grounds Team
Reporting: Head of Grounds
Location: Gtech Community Stadium
Salary: £15.10 per hour (+holiday pay) per match
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training.
The Role of the Match Day / Event Day Grounds Staff
We require match day/event day ground staff to join our pool of workers who can be called upon to work at the Gtech Community Stadium on an as-required basis.
This is a vital role at Brentford FC, as we aim to have the best stadium pitch in the Premier League.
Working with the Grounds Team, the successful applicants will assist the Head Grounds person and Deputy Head Grounds person in the operational and technical success of events.
Previous use of pedestrian machinery and experience in pitch repair works is essential.
We are looking for people with previous experience in grounds or greenkeeping.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering an outstanding playing surface at an elite level and will have experience of working within an in-house team of ground staff.
Main Accountabilities
Specific duties will include:
* Repair works to the field of play in the form of divoting after warm-ups, half-time, and post-match use.
* Post-match mowing, using pedestrian rotary and cylinder mowers.
* Repositioning and cabling of the grow lights post-game as required.
* Washdown and cleaning of machinery prior to next use.
* Comply with all Health and Safety regulations.
* Drive vehicles and handle equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and colleagues.
* Undertake general maintenance operations associated with pitch and associated infrastructure.
* Work within a stadium team to ensure that the Club meets its target of delivering a world-class stadium pitch.
* This job description does not contain all duties and responsibilities that may arise in this role.
* Expectation is to work at least 95% of home fixtures.
* Please note - payment is for pre- and post-match tasks. During the game, the 90 mins is deemed as a break and will not be paid.
General Club Accountabilities
* To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety.
* To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
* To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
* To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
* To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
* To ensure compliance with the Club's Safeguarding Policy.
Person Specification - Essential Characteristics
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Confident working alongside full-time grounds management.
* Experience being a Grounds person within sporting environments.
* NVQ L2 qualification in sports turf, greenkeeping, or equivalent.
* A self-starter with a high level of initiative.
* Can manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines.
* A clean UK driving license.
* Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks.
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
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