landscaper Leighton Buzzard, England
Job description
Experienced Multiskilled Groundskeeper required for busy Equestrian Show Centre
Bury Farm is a thriving show centre on the Beds/Bucks border offering a wide range of equestrian events on its purpose-built grounds. The centre has also diversified in 2023 and large scale non-equestrian events have also been planned into this year's schedule including two summer festivals. We presently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and multiskilled groundskeeper to join our existing crew.
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to work on a large range of events from dressage to showjumping shows, demos, clinics, spectator shows and training camps. Your role will involve keeping the centre looking its best, focusing on setting up equine arenas, preparing arena surfaces, maintaining our substantial grounds and equipment. The ideal candidate will also be willing to work on equine shows to assist with all elements of its smooth running, liaising with customers, carrying out ad hoc tasks, assisting with technical issues which arise, and keeping the centre maintained to optimum standards.
To be considered for this role you must have at least 2 years of previous experience maintaining grounds and understanding the requirements of an equine centre. The successful candidate must be prepared to work on their own initiative, to hit show prep deadlines, to take pride in the appearance of the centre, and to maintain equipment to its best possible condition.
You will be required to provide references to verify your previous experience.
Applicants who have 2 years experience and one or more of the below skills will go to the front of the queue...
- Telehandler/forklift operator
- Confidence driving farm machinery including tractors, graders, rollers, muck trailers, and water bowsers
- Mechanical experience to perform basic maintenance checks on farm machinery
- Technical proficiency in the running of music PA systems, electrical hook ups, and equine timing apparatus for show jumping shows.
All crew must have the following attributes:
- Punctuality
- Proactivity, positive and “can do” attitude
- Excellent communication skills and good command of the English Language
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- To be physically fit as some tasks require heavy manual lifting, and show days can be long
- Understand health and safety procedures including heaving lifting procedures
The equestrian centre runs events during the week, across weekends and on some evenings. It is very much a 7-day a week operation and you must therefore be prepared to work sociable and unsociable hours if you wish to join our team.
We recommend that applicants possess their own transport as the centre is not immediately accessible by public transport.
Accommodation may be available as part of the final employment package. Staff are provided with food during show days, and food discounts on non-event days.
28 days holiday and the option to sign up for the company pension scheme are also offered to the successful applicant.
If you are a hard working, punctual and reliable individual who likes physical work in all weathers within the equine events industry please apply to join our friendly team today.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leighton Buzzard: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This role involves general grounds maintenance as well as an involvement in equine shows. Are you willing to work on equine shows, even if this not something you have done before?
Experience:
- Equine Events: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/07/2023
Reference ID: Grounds 23
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
