Love working outdoors? Take pride in creating outstanding sports facilities?
We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to help maintain and develop some of North East Lincolnshire's leading sports facilities.
Based primarily at Bradley Football Development Centre, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our pitches, grounds and surrounding areas are presented to the highest possible standards. From preparing football pitches for competitive fixtures to maintaining landscaped areas and ensuring facilities are clean, safe and welcoming, no two days will be the same.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and wants to make a real impact on the experience of athletes, clubs and community users.
What You'll Be Doing:
As part of our Operations team, you will:
Prepare and maintain grass and synthetic sports pitches to league and industry standards.
Carry out grounds maintenance including mowing, hedge cutting, landscaping, planting and upkeep of flower beds and shrubbery.
Safely operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance machinery, vehicles and equipment, including mowers, tractors, line markers and utility vehicles.
Mark out sports pitches accurately to meet the requirements of football leagues, governing bodies and customer bookings.
Keep the site clean, safe and welcoming by removing litter, graffiti and other hazards.
Support the management of pitch bookings and fixtures, helping to ensure facilities meet Sport England and league compliance standards.
Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles to ensure they remain safe and fully operational.
Monitor and report on pitch conditions, providing information and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
Assist with maintaining supporting facilities including changing rooms, toilets and communal areas.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who:
- Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons.
- Takes pride in delivering high standards of presentation and maintenance.
- Has experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and machinery (or is willing to learn).
- Is reliable, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Has a strong commitment to health, safety and customer service.
- Has an interest in sport, turf care or outdoor facility management.
Why Join Lincs Inspire?
At Lincs Inspire, we're passionate about providing high-quality sport, leisure and community facilities. This role offers the chance to work in a unique sporting environment where your contribution directly supports local clubs, leagues, athletes and the wider community.
As a contracted employee you will be entitled to the following company benefits:
- Access to The People’s Pension scheme
- 28 Days Leave (including Bank Holidays) plus an extra day of leave after 5 years continuous service
- 5 days of paid Bereavement/Extenuating Circumstances Leave
- Discounted membership at all company leisure facilities
- Access to a bank of virtual exercise classes you can enjoy at home
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme after the 1st year of employment
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling helpline and Occupational Health advice and support
- Retail discounts on leisure products
- Discounted celebratory bookings at participating centres
- Discount available on selected shows at Grimsby Auditorium
- Discounts on bar and catering services at participating venues
- Discounts on school holiday children’s clubs
If you enjoy practical outdoor work and want to be part of a team that helps keep our facilities match-ready all year round, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep our pitches performing at their best.
Pay: £13.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
