Skilled groundsperson

London Stadium are looking for two Skilled Groundsperson’s to assist the Head Groundsperson and the team in managing and maintaining the playing surfaces to the highest standards within a stadium environment.  This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a grounds environment, with the opportunity to be involved in exciting events such as football, Major League Baseball, athletics, rugby and community events.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience from working within the sports turf industry, with an emphasis on helping to monitor and plan activities. A knowledge of the set up and use of modern turf management equipment is essential. A working knowledge of fully automatic irrigation and turf reinforcement management will be essential to fulfil the requirements for this position.

You should have good time management and technical skills and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as using your initiative to work unsupervised on a variety of tasks.  You will take pride in your work and be driven by a determination to contribute to our Premier League standard pitch.  You will bring relevant lived and work experience to make a difference to those communities we serve in east London.

No two days will be same so this role will be varied and give you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities.  Day to day you will be involved in preparations for some of the biggest national and international events as well as having a key role in ensuring the community pitch is delivered to meet business objectives.  In return we offer development opportunities and many company benefits.

Events take place all year round, and at different times and days, so you will be required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to fulfil particular business needs.

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