Sports Turf Operative Apprentice
OLDHAM ATHLETIC (2004) ASSOCIATIONFOOTBALL CLUB LTD
OLDHAM, OL1 2PB
Closes in 20 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 September 2024
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment. To undertake all duties associated with maintaining and renovating sports surfaces in a football environment, ensuring that the facilities are in premium condition and fit for purpose.
- Annual wage
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£12,480 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The salary may be higher depending on work experience.
- Training course
- Sports turf operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Sunday. 37.5 hours per week. Shift times to be agreed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 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
The post holder will be required to:
- Work as a member of the Grounds team to ensure playing surfaces are consistently well maintained and fit for purpose
- Identify and ensure the correct application of materials, tools, equipment and machinery used in maintenance and renovation activities, under the supervision of the Head Groundsman
- Identify and understand different grasses, soil types, weeds, pests, diseases, turf disorders, artificial surfacing material, underlays, infill material, turf and soil reinforcement material, and line marking materials
- Understand the principles of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration in the growth and development of plants, and apply this knowledge accordingly
- Contribute to monitoring the impact of weather, ground conditions and usage on pitch quality and playing quality, and work with the Grounds team to take appropriate action as necessary
- Contribute to minimising waste and reducing environmental impacts
- Monitor, record and report basic grounds maintenance findings
- Apply knowledge and skills with a logical and systematic approach, also demonstrating a positive work ethic in achieving the desired outcomes from the playing surfaces being maintained
- Contribute to maintaining and renovating turf surfaces in a safe and appropriate manner to ensure training and matches can take place in a fair and safe manner
- Use a range of equipment and machinery as required, including but not limited to, mowers, scarifiers, aerators and other specialist turf equipment, covering hand tools, as well as pedestrian operated, ride-on and tractor mounted implements
- Correctly calibrate equipment for material requirements and apply at the correct rates a range of materials, including grass seed, fertiliser and bulky top-dressing
- Use integrated prevention and control methods to reduce the incidence of diseases, disorders, pests and weeds on turf
- Set and mark out playing areas in accordance with the Laws of the Governing Bodies of Sport
- Maintain tools, equipment and machinery used for maintenance and renovation activities, to ensure their safe and effective use
- Maintain and conduct basic routine servicing and repairs to drainage and irrigation systems
- Effectively communicate with others and provide an excellent level of customer service
- Work safely, efficiently and effectively at all times, whether under supervision, as an individual, or in a team
- The post holder will also be required to undertake any other duties as required by the Head Groundsman and/or any other Senior Manager/Director
Where you’ll work
FURTHERWOOD ROAD
OLDHAM
OL1 2PB
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
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Sports turf operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Sports Turf Operative Level 2 qualification
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 9-3/A*-D or equivalent)
- Maths (grade Grade 9-3/A*-D or equivalent)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Diligent
- Keen to achieve
- Desire to work outdoors
- Ability to focus well
Other requirements
You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. Applications will only be accepted through the National Apprenticeship Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment.
About this company
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is a professional football club in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system.
After this apprenticeship
- Next level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Andrea Kearns
andrea.kearns@oldham.ac.uk
0161 785 4072
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277867.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
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