Middlesbrough Football Club is seeking an Apprentice to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Grounds team. Based at the Training Ground at Rockliffe Park, Hurworth, the main purpose of this role is to assist the Grounds team with the maintenance of the pitches. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to build a career in Sports Turf and Ground Maintenance whilst gaining a qualification. Key Duties: • Divoting of the pitch • Loading, transporting and storing of medium to heavy equipment and materials • Ensuring all machinery is prepared for safe use, cleaned and stored after use • Assisting with mowing, line marking, renovation and setting out equipment • Assisting with frost protection and drainage measures • Assisting with pitch maintenance – fertilizing, rolling, spiking • Erecting, transporting and dismantling of goals • Assisting with irrigation • Deployment of lighting rigs About The Candidate Have GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 (or D) or above. Be willing to complete a work based Level 2 Sports Turf Qualification. Be hardworking, and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. Have an eye for quality, sense of responsibility and a genuine interest in sports turf and horticulture with a ‘can do’ attitude. Be well-organised and be able to work to tight deadlines with excellent time keeping and reliability. Enjoy working within a team and follow instructions. Work with pride in keeping football ground presentable Desirable but not essential: Any previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or sport Interest in football or sports environments Basic knowledge of grass cutting Awareness of machinery such as mowers The successful candidate will work alongside experienced staff whilst gaining job-specific skills and studying towards a work based Level 2 Sports Turf Operative qualification. Hours of work will be from 8am until 4pm, Monday - Friday and may include some match days or weekend work. Candidates must have reliable transportation to attend work. There may also be a requirement for occasional work at Middlesbrough Football Stadium, Middlesbrough. The hourly rate will be the National Minimum Wage rate set by the government for apprentices. About The Club MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.