Sports Turf Operative Apprentice

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

Training:

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)

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship will give the necessary skills and experience to progress within the sector.

Employer Description:
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!

Working Hours :
Dependant on programme of works and weather, however working pattern likely to be 7am – 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness