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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