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Grounds Person

Employer
The Jockey Club
Location
Exeter
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
28 Oct 2022

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  Job Title: Grounds Person

 

Location:  Exeter Racecourse

 

Hours: 40 per week, any 5 days from 7 - Working race days as required

 

Contract: Permanent

 

 

 

We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Person to join the established team based at Exeter Racecourse. Located at the top of Haldon Hills, Exeter Racecourse is the highest racecourse in the UK and is considered one of the loveliest and fairest tracks in the country. We have a prestigious history of racing spanning over 350 years ago and have witnessed many great champion horses start their career at Exeter.

 

 

 

Role summary 

 

 

 

A vacancy has arisen for a driven and proactive team player to join the team at Exeter Racecourse, within the Grounds team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the racing surface and Grandstand areas, alongside supporting the wider racecourse estate. To be successful in this role a basic knowledge of turf husbandry and groundsmanship would be desirable, but a willingness to learn the required skills is more important. 

 

 

 

The successful candidate will;

 

be responsible for the maintenance, preparation and repair of racing surfaces Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of outdoor areas, racecourse stables and yard building and repairing hurdles and fences movement of running rail work with and maintain a variety of machinery  provide support to Wincanton Racecourse as required  have a basic working knowledge of Health & Safety and demonstrate a willingness to follow regulations  Possess a full UK driving licence   

 

Spraying certificates (PA1, PA2a and PA6), a sports turf/horticulture/IOG/GMA qualification would be an advantage, but not a necessity. 

 

 

 

Travel within the South West Region may be required so it is essential that the successful candidate holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Due to the nature of this role, there will be a requirement to be available at weekends and evenings as and when required.

 

 

 

The closing date for applications is 10th October. We reserve the right to bring this date forward should we receive a large volume of applications. 

 

 

 

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

 

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