JOB TITLE: LIVE IN HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Overview:
The Head Groundsman is responsible for managing the Ground Maintenance team and overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds and arena at the Client's location and associated estate properties, with a primary focus on polo-related activities. This position reports to the Estate & Polo Manager.
Specific Duties:
Polo Fields
Responsible for cutting, feeding, sanding, and herbicide application on the polo fields.
Oversee divot filling, irrigation, and all necessary field preparations, including late evening and weekend work.
Maintenance of polo boards, goal posts, and end-of-season preparations.Paddocks and General Estate Maintenance
Tasks include feeding, harrowing, topping, over-seeding, and herbicide application.
Maintenance of polo outfields, banks, verges, ditches, tree pruning, hedges, and litter removal.
Care for estate properties' lawns and assist with winter feeding of polo ponies.Irrigation
Responsible for servicing irrigation systems, winter drain-down, and anti-freeze procedures.
Metering for the Environment Agency.Machinery Maintenance
Ensure all machinery, including tractors, is maintained to the highest standard.
Tasks may include overhauling, greasing, adjustment, and painting as required.Invoices/Annual Accounts
Review and approve all invoices related to Ground Maintenance.
Assist in compiling the Annual Ground Maintenance Report.Personnel
Conduct interviews, traini...