About the job

Key information

• 37 hours per week (permanent)
• SCP 4 – 8: £24,404 to £26,409 plus Local Government Pension Scheme

The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, but flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to ensure the long opening hours of the site can be covered is required.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an experienced Groundskeeper to join our small team at Yeovil Recreation Centre who together manage and maintain a broad range of outdoor sports facilities at the award winning Yeovil Recreation Centre. This well loved and busy site offers public open space, grass pitches, golf, play spaces for children, a MUGA, an AGP and athletics arena along with two pavilion buildings.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will need qualifications or experience in managing sports turf and artificial surfaces and a willingness to learn areas of the business that may be new to you.

You must have great customer service skills as this position is front facing and will involve plenty of face-to-face interaction with the visiting public and sports customers.

Supporting documents and information

For more information, please see the job description and job specification. For an informal discussion please contact Rodney Pippard, Head Groundsman Rodney.pippard@yeovil.gov.uk.

To apply please complete an application form.

The job description, specification and application form are available by post or on our website

Closing date is Monday 6 January 2025 at noon.

Apply on the Yeovil Town Council website