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Job Description

Fineturf is a leading, long-established, UK based sports turf contractor specialising in the construction of natural grass surfaces for sport. As a business, we regularly complete contracts at the country’s top sporting stadia and pride ourselves on the ability to deliver high end services to our clients. We are looking for a Ground care Operative to join our team based in Lincolnshire, this is a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and is willing to succeed in a busy and varied sports pitch construction and maintenance environment.

The Opportunity as Ground Care Operative

• Operation of tractors ranging from 44-155hp and trailers.
• Operation of Groundcare maintenance equipment such as Verti drains, Sand Spreaders, and Koro’s.
• Ground preparation work and installation of turf.
• Maintain and prepare sports pitches to a high level
• Installation of land drainage and soakaways, ground reinstatement work, pathways, and pitch renovations
• Loading sand, rootzone and gravel.
• Loading lorries and trailers with equipment.
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe and conscientious manner.

Essential Competence and Training

• Knowledge of agricultural plant and machinery with up-to-date tickets.
• Experience in sports turf management and construction is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid full UK Driving License.
• The job requires working away at times during the week and flexibility to work longer hours especially during peak times.
• Essential to have excellent time keeping, be hard working and have the ability to prioritise workload.
• Must work well under own initiative and as a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to provide up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Hold a CSCS, CPCS or NPORS Cards

What Can Fineturf Offer You?

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Standard company pension scheme
• Company Uniform & PPE
• Paid Training & Development
• The opportunity to excel your career working on premier sports venues through the UK.

Join Fineturf in as a Groundcare Operative, contributing to the construction and maintenance of top-tier sports turf. Operate machinery, engage in ground preparation, and be part of a dynamic team. With competitive pay, a pension scheme, uniform, and training opportunities, this role offers a chance to advance your career while working on prestigious sports venues across the UK.

If this post sounds like an opportunity for you or someone you know, please contact us at +44 (0)1400 251605 or email at [email protected]