Sports Turf Operative Apprentice

Prepare and maintain all works in relation to playing surfaces
and ensure that the preparatory and cultivation work to
maintain safe quality playing surfaces is completed.

Work as part of the grounds care operation, when required to work in any of the stadium and training ground facilities Assist the Head Grounds person and Deputy Head Grounds person in delivering the pest control, weed control, seeding, fungicide and fertilisation/nutrition program for the playing surfaces Ensure that the initial marking out and setting up of playing surfaces is to a high standard to ensure the best possible results are achieved Always ensure safe use of the grounds care equipment

SUPPORTIVE OF CLUB ENVIRONMENT AND POLICIES:

Cooperate fully with colleagues and be flexible when assisting them in response to business needs of the group Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the group

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Fully endorse, demonstrate and carry out the company’s health and safety policy Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations relating to health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace, and assist if required with the amending of risk assessments periodically Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation with regard to fire Identify and report maintenance requirements or hazards within the workplace and encourage any workforce to do the same to avoid injury

Training:

Sports Turf Operative Level 2.

Training will be delivered by Oldham College in the workplace.

Training Outcome:

Subject to the needs of the club you will be entitled to apply for any full-time vacancies.

Employer Description:
Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Founded in 1932, they have played at the 25,138-seat The Brick Community Stadium since 1999, before which they played at Springfield Park.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable and hardworking,Able to work in all weathers,Able to follow instructions,Enthusiastic,Able to work under pressure