Job Title: Grounds Persons – Sports Turf Maintenance, Renovations & Construction
Location - Multiple sites – sports facilities and fine turf venues
Salary - TBC - dependent on experience
Contract Type - Full-time, permanent, some weekend (paid at overtime) available.
Job Overview
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Grounds Persons to join a specialist sports turf and greenkeeping contractor working across maintenance, renovations, and construction projects.
The role involves direct work across a wide range of fine turf and sports surfaces, including cricket squares, bowls greens, croquet lawns, football pitches, and other high-quality turf environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within professional sports turf and fine turf construction.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance
· Routine maintenance of fine turf and sports surfaces
· Mowing using pedestrian cylinder mowers and ride-on equipment
· Strimming, edging, and presentation work
· Line marking for sports pitches and playing areas
· Maintaining consistently high standards of surface quality
Renovations
· Assisting with end-of-season and in-season renovations
· Scarification, aeration, overseeding, and top dressing
· Cricket square and outfield renovation works
· Supporting bowls and croquet surface preparation and recovery
Construction & Improvement Works
· Assisting with sports pitch construction and reconstruction projects
· Turf preparation, levelling, and finishing works
· Drainage works (where applicable)
· Supporting installation of new fine turf surfaces
General Duties
· Operating and maintaining machinery safely and efficiently
· Carrying out daily machinery checks and basic maintenance
· Working to method statements, risk assessments, and health & safety standards
· Working across multiple sites as part of a mobile team
· Representing the company professionally at client sites
Skills & Experience
Essential
· Previous experience in grounds maintenance, sports turf, or greenkeeping
· A genuine interest in fine turf and sports surfaces
· Strong work ethic and attention to detail
· Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
· Willingness to travel between sites with occasional overnight stays
· Full UK driving licence
Desirable
· Experience working on fine turf surfaces (cricket, bowls, croquet, football)
· Renovation and construction experience within sports turf
· Pedestrian cylinder mower experience
· Pitch marking and setting out experience
· PA1 / PA6 spraying certificates
· Relevant sports turf, greenkeeping, or horticultural qualifications
What’s on Offer
· Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
· Exposure to high-quality fine turf and specialist sports surfaces
· Training and development in sports turf maintenance, renovations, and construction
· Opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications
· Long-term career progression within a respected contractor
· Supportive and knowledgeable team environment
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
- Long Marston, Warwickshire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
