Sports Turf Operative Apprentice
EXETER CITY AFC LTD
EXETER, EX4 6PX
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 25 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 September 2024
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Summary
Working as part of our pitches team, the successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking, committed and eager to learn new skills and develop as a part our award-winning pitches team. The team have a strong work ethic, working tirelessly throughout the season in all weathers, to ensure our pitch surfaces are of the highest quality.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Sports turf operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Dependant on programme of works and weather, however working pattern likely to be 7am – 3.30pm.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 21 October
- Duration
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1 Year 9 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As part of the team you will be committed to our company goals and play an integral role in supporting the business achieve these goals.
This work is carried out across our 2 sites with our stadium St James Part located in the heart of Exeter and our Cliff Hill Training Ground site.
- Maintain and prepare our pitches in line with programme of works (inclusive of home matchdays and events)
- Adhere to operating procedures for all machinery & equipment and health & safety requirements
- Complete all mandatory training
- Adhere to company policies and processes
- Complete any administration tasks assigned to you by your manager
- Develop proactive working relationships
Where you’ll work
ST. JAMES PARK
STADIUM WAY
EXETER
EX4 6PX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Sports turf operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
L2 Apprenticeship Standard Sports Turf Operative:
• L2 Sports Turf Operative - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Edexcel L1 or L2 Functional Skills English - Yr 1 ( if required, exemptions apply)
• Edexcel L1 or L2 Functional Skills Mathematics - Yr 1 ( if required, exemptions apply)
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Ability and dedication to work in all weather conditions. Works can sometimes be weather dependant, so flexibility required regarding work pattern.
About this company
Exeter City is a unique and special Football Club with EFL League One status. The Exeter City Supporters' Trust proudly owns the majority shareholding with a philosophy for balancing on field success with long term sustainability and putting fan and community engagement at the heart of what we do. We have an unparalleled record of promoting Academy players to our first team squad and for identifying, developing, and maximising the performance of players. We are very proud of our reputation as a family and community club, something we’ve achieved by our inclusive culture and continued commitment to our core values. As a Club we embrace the diversity of the city with our city centre location offering easy access to St James Park, our home since 1904, and now regularly attracting near capacity crowds. Our Academy and first team training facilities are based at our Cliff Hill Training Ground on the outskirts of Exeter and these facilities are received significant investment as the new facilities opened in January 2023. We continue to invest with a number of different projects at St James Park utilising and improving our facilities for supporters on a matchday but also non matchday events. We also continue to invest in new talent to drive growth and are invested in developing our existing team building a trusting, collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and understands their contribution to the club’s success. Everyone can impact what happens on the pitch!
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will give the necessary skills and experience to progress within the sector.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275592.
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Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 25 September at 11:59pm)
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