An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Grounds Team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Groundsperson. This role will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of all surfaces for First Team and Academy matches. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The preparation and maintenance of all sports turf pitches, natural and artificial, used by Norwich City Football Club at Carrow Road and Lotus Training Centre. To use a wide range of machinery knowledge and operation skills to deal with all breakdowns, setting up all cylinder/rotary mowers and perform regular routine pre-start checks. Marking out of the white line straight on all pitches. Use of Tractor operations using different all tractor mounted implements. Main lawns/landscaped areas at Carrow Road and Lotus Training Centre to be maintained using pedestrian mowers, strimmer’s, hedge trimming, hand-tools, weeding beds, blowing all leaves/stones and planting of trees/shrubs or replacing ones. Helping in preparation works for end of season renovations including turf cutting, irrigation works, fertilising, seeding and sand top dressing. Maintenance of all size goals and nets, and maintenance of ball-stop netting. Upkeep of the 3G surfaces in excellent conditions using a tractor with brush implements. To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment Qualifications and experience: Minimum 2 years in the sports turf industry Essential to have a NVQ Level 2 or higher - desirable Spray Certificates PA1, PA6 & PA2 - desirable Tractor operations certification Good use of machinery and all turf equipment Good understanding of fertiliser and chemical usage Manual handling The successful candidate will be a team player and always strive to deliver their best. All applicants should be comfortable to work outside in all weather conditions. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now on to become our Groundsperson Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.