From Andrew Herlihy

Our groundsman, Toby Mills, will be leaving the club at the beginning of March after securing a prominent position at one of our local schools. Toby's new appointment is a testament to this club's commitment to developing employees and providing them with opportunities for progression. On behalf of the club, the executive committee would like to thank Toby for his outstanding service and wish him every success in his future role.

Toby's departure has created an employment opportunity for the right candidate to apply for the position of groundsperson at the club.

Job Title: Groundsperson - Bury St Edmunds Rugby Football Club

About Us
Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club is the leading rugby facility in the East of England, catering to teams ranging from semi-professional to minis, and boasting over 4000 members. We maintain four full-size grass pitches, one all-weather pitch, as well as complimentary facilities such as changing rooms and parking.

The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Groundsperson to join our team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and want to make a difference, then apply for this role today.

Main Responsibilities:
Supervisory role for volunteers (e.g., allocation of duties, work rotas)
General maintenance of sites (e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearing, hoeing, pruning, strimming, planting, weed control using chemicals, seeding, etc.)
Setting out and overmarking of sports pitches and upkeep of artificial/synthetic surfaces
Use of the usual range of tools and equipment, powered hand tools, and ride-on mowers
Use of tractor
Use of PTO operated equipment including mowing deck and verti-drainer
Oversight of the correct usage and maintenance of equipment and vehicles
Interpretation of plans, site preparation, soft and hard landscaping
Laundry duties

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

Essential:
Highly motivated
Experience in commercial or amenity horticulture
Good communication and liaison skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Good team ethos

Desirable:
Knowledge of fine turf surfaces
Understanding of the technical aspects of grounds maintenance, including specifications and health and safety requirements
Clean, current driving licence (location dependent)
Possession of PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates
Good plant knowledge
Horticultural qualification
Experience in Grounds Maintenance

Your Package:
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Minimum of 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Club discounts
Member discounts
Gym membership
Ongoing training and mentoring

Please contact Andy Herlihy for more information or to apply.