GLL is looking for a Greenkeeper to work at King George V Playing Fields in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire on an 8 month fixed term contract to ensure the upkeep of the grounds and facilities. The site consists of a wide range of sports and leisure activities ranging from football pitches, bowls greens, basketball and tennis courts to a Children's Playground, skate park and surrounding parklands.

As Greenkeeper, you'll be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own, and have a good a good eye for detail to maintenance issues. You'll be the sort of person who thrives in a busy environment and will be unfazed by the variety of the role. You could be doing anything from cutting grass with hand-held strimmer's and ride-on movers, preparing areas and equipment for events / activities to ensuring the general safety and cleanliness of the courts and outdoor areas to ensure our customers get an exceptional experience. As with any role, there will be some desk time and paperwork, some shifts will include some weekend and evening work.

You'll have previous experience of sports ground maintenance and use of relevant equipment/machinery with relevant professional qualifications such as NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Maintenance or IOG National Technical Certificate or BTEC First Diploma/First Certificate in Horticulture or City & Guilds National Certificate in Horticulture would be desirable. Flexibility, punctuality and reliability are just as important as integrity, a can-do attitude and a real focus on customer service. Passion and personality will stand you in good stead too. You'll also have a valid driving licence and desirably a First Aid at Work qualification and be able to work both on your own and as part of a small team.

In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provider:

• Pension schemes
• Ride to work scheme
• Discounted membership at our leisure centres
• The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events
• Career pathways
• Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best

If you have the passion and skills for this role, apply now. 

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location. 

To be shortlisted for the role, internal applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to GLL by becoming a Society member where eligible.

About Us
GLL is the UK’s largest leisure and cultural services provider and one of the first and largest leisure social enterprises. Our aim is to get more people, more active, more of the time whilst making leisure and community facilities accessible and affordable. We partner with local authorities to run leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries, children’s centres, spas, events spaces and world-class sporting venues such as the Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - all under our Better brand. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re different. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are an Investors in People Silver Award employer.

GLL is an equal opportunities employer.