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 complete Work as part of the grounds care operation, when required to work in any of the group’s stadium and training ground facilities Assist the 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 Ensure safe use of the grounds care equipment at all times Ensure that all chemicals and products within the ground care department are used correctly and safely along with ensuing the products safe storage and security Inform your line manager or health and safety office/take corrective action on mechanical defects, damage, loss or breakdown of equipment To be responsible for the security of equipment At all times adhere to high standards in relation to Health and Safety upholding the Company policy in this respect Undertake general grounds maintenance tasks in relation to the playing surface and surrounding areas Ensure work area is kept clean, tidy and secure at all times Opening and closing duties such as; key holding and setting/un-setting of intruder alarms Deal Deal with opposing teams/match officials/customers/clients/members of the public Liaise with opposing teams and match officials to ensure the best and safe delivery of a match with regards to the playing surface Up-holding high standards of customer care and attention at all times when promoting the image of the Company Regular mowing using a variety of mowing equipment Aeration, brushing, seeding- Use of tractor units & utility vehicles with a wide range of attachments utilised for turf care maintenance Set-out & over mark pitches & pre-determined areas ready for play Reinstatement of pitches Divot repair work following play Set-up & use both travelling & automated irrigation systems Ensure the set-up goals, flags for scheduled matches at all venues and at all levels as directed by the head or deputy head grounds person Regular brushing/grooming of 3G artificial surfaces using specialised equipment

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