Grounds Operative
Kemp Recruitment Ltd
Location: Southampton, across different sites
Hours: Monday- Friday with 1 in 4 weekend rota
Salary: Up to £30,000 with performance bonus available
Your New Client
Our client is a successful sports business, looking for a skilled and motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to support the preparation and upkeep of elite-level playing surfaces.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where precision, quality, and pride in the pitch matter every day.
Your Role: As a key member of our Grounds Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of playing surfaces to the highest professional standard.
This includes:
- Preparing and maintaining playing surfaces for training sessions and matches
- Performing minor construction and landscaping tasks under guidance
- Operating and maintaining grounds machinery and equipment
- Ensuring safe and correct use, storage, and disposal of chemicals and pesticides (if licensed)
- Supporting and executing seasonal and weekly turf care programmes
- Conducting basic risk assessments and responding appropriately in emergencies
- Supervising part-time staff and ensuring high safety and work standards
- Adhering to all safeguarding policies relating to children and vulnerable adults
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in sports turf or grounds maintenance
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in turf maintenance or a relevant field
- Proficient use of rotary and cylinder mowers, tractors, line markers, etc.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- PA1, PA2, and PA6 pesticide spraying certifications
- Clean UK driving licence
- Competitive Salary + Bonuses Available
- 25 days Annual Leave + Your Birthday Off
- Pension + Private Medical Incentive
- Gain exposure to professional sports turf standards and practices
- Free parking on site & more
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