Celtic Football Club is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Groundsperson to join the Grounds team at Celtic Football Club.

Reporting to the Site supervisor at Lennoxtown and / or Head Groundsman at Celtic Park this role will primarily be responsible for maintaining all pitches used by our the First Team, Reserve and Academy Squads and all other users of Celtic Football Club’s Training Facility.

This role will also be required to support the grounds maintenance of other Celtic Football Club premises including Celtic Park and Barrowfield.

Key accountabilities will include :

• Maintain natural and synthetic pitches
• Operate machinery including all types of mower, strimmer, sprayer and hedge cutter
• Maintain shrubs, trees and grass areas
• Fulfil all tasks required to assist in the maintenance of surfaces especially in climate weather
• To work at any of Celtic Football Club’s premises including Celtic Park, Lennoxtown and Barrowfield as instructed by the Head Groundsperson
• Carry out any reasonable instruction as requested by management to the highest standard
• Ensure all communications with colleagues is professional, appropriate and considerate of individual needs and circumstances
• Actively build and maintain positive working relationships with Colleagues across the Club, ensuring a collaborative approach is adopted at all times
• Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect by ensuring that your behaviour and approach during the course of all workplace activity is inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities and welcomes diverse contributions
• Be willing to attend any courses / seminars to gain better knowledge in Groundsmanship.

This list is not exhaustive and management reserve the right to request that you carry out additional duties to those listed above within the reasonable confines of your role.

Skills and Experience required :

Essential :

• Greenkeeper / Groundsman
• Previous turf management experience
• Experience in maintenance practices and techniques
• Understanding of health & safety requirements
• Proactive with a willingness to learn and develop grounds skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, using initiative
• Task orientated and proactive with ability to plan effectively.
• Ability to prioritise Jobs, work as part of a team or on their own especially during adverse weather conditions

Desirable :

Semi - skilled / skilled Level 2 >

Additional Requirement

Club Benefits

• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff retail discount on Celtic and Adidas merchandise
• Access to our Colleague Benefits & Discount Platform
• Training and development opportunities
• Regular colleague social events
• Subsidised on site canteen