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Sports groundsman

Ilkeston
Thorn Baker Industrial
Groundsman
Posted: 30 March
Offer description

Sports Groundsman
Ilkeston
Full-Time | Early Finish Fridays

Thorn Baker are recruiting for a Sports Groundsman to join a local council’s Green Spaces team based in Ilkeston.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in fine turf maintenance and sports pitch preparation, who takes pride in delivering high-quality playing surfaces.

Hours:

* Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00
* Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

Pay:

* Weeks 0–12: £12.71 per hour
* Weeks 13–52: £13.26 per hour
* Weeks 52+: £13.47 per hour

Duties include:

* Maintaining fine turf areas including cricket, bowls, croquet, and golf surfaces
* Marking out sports pitches (football, rugby, cricket, baseball)
* Operating pedestrian and ride-on mowers (rotary and cylinder)
* Carrying out routine grounds maintenance to a high standard
* Ensuring playing surfaces are safe, presentable, and match-ready

What we’re looking for:

* Experience in fine turf or sports ground maintenance
* Knowledge of pitch marking for multiple sports
* PA1/PA6 certification (preferred)
* Competence with pedestrian and ride-on mowers (rotary and cylinder)
* Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all conditions
* Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work as part of a team

What you’ll get:

* Ongoing, full-time work
* Early finish every Friday
* Opportunity for long-term placement

Apply now with your CV or contact Dan at Thorn Baker on 07557 954236 for more information.

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