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Vacancy | Groundskeeper

We are searching for a groundskeeper to work across the Croud Meadow and our Sundorne Castle Training Ground.

Principal responsibilities:

  • Presentation of all pitches to the highest standard for matches and training schedules.
  • Carrying out general grounds duties including but not limited to mowing, verticutting, line-marking, aerating, divoting, fertilising and brushing.
  • Assist in ensuring machinery is maintained and serviced to an acceptable standard.
  • Assist with the end-of-season/closed-season pitch renovation programme, ensuring the required work is carried out.
  • Liaising with the first team head coach and coaching staff on a daily basis to ensure pitches are appropriately prepared for training.
  • Be available for the required training as prescribed by the football club.
  • Any other duties as required and directed by the head groundsperson, facilities manager or CEO

Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Shrewsbury Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for, please complete the attached application form.

You can email it to chris.capstick@shrewsburytown.co.uk or drop it off at the Croud Meadow.

The application form and a more detailed job description can be found below.

Vacancy | Groundskeeper