Lawn Technician - Privately owned Lawncare Company covering West Essex and East Herts.

A privately owned Lawncare company is looking to recruit a Lawn Technician to join its existing team. A Lawn Technician is responsible for the hands on delivery of a quality service: Application of fertilisers and pesticides, scarification, aeration and lawn seeding as well as dealing with clients’ questions and giving advice. Experience in turf or lawn care is essential as well as having NPTC PA1 and PA6a certificates. The successful candidate should be presentable and possess good communication skills as they would also be expected to carry out lawn surveys and sell the company's services to potential clients. In addition, self development, a strong work ethic and the ability to work unsupervised are highly desirable qualities. Experience in small engine maintenance and sales are also an advantage.

All necessary equipment, uniforms, vehicles and training will be provided. Bonuses are available for individuals who excel and commission is paid for new business sales.

A full valid UK drivers licence is essential.

To discuss this position in confidence please contact Helen Whiting on 01638 578816, alternatively email or send your CV to: Groundsearch Consultancy Limited (Agency), 11 Laceys Lane, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7HL, or email: helen@gscl.co.uk.

Head Groundsman
Folkestone Racecourse

Folkestone Racecourse, which is part of Arena Leisure Plc, is looking to recruit a Head Groundsman. Leading a team of five you will be responsible for the maintenance of the racecourse to include the track, buildings and surrounding grounds and gardens. Ensuring it is presented to the highest standards throughout the entire year with both flat and national hunt racing taking place.

You will need to have extensive hands on racecourse management experience, appropriate qualifications (preferably IOG Advanced Course for Racecourse Groundstaff or equivalent though, for the right candidate training will be provided), proven leadership experience and good communication skills. Administration skills are also key as working to and assisting in the preparation of budgets is a requirement of the role. You must enjoy working to high standards and have a flexible attitude, especially in terms of unsociable hours as weekend and evening work will be necessary.

Accommodation is included.

To discuss this position in confidence please contact Helen Whiting on 01638 578816, alternatively email or send your CV to: Groundsearch Consultancy Limited (Agency), 11 Laceys Lane, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7HL, or email: helen@gscl.co.uk.

Unique opportunity - Sportsturf Construction Company

An established, sportsturf construction and renovation company, with a well respected brand within the industry, is looking to employ a sales person to join their existing team. Working out of the head office in Hertfordshire you would be responsible for promoting the company, securing contracts for new construction and renovation projects, plus increasing sales of related products. In addition, as and when necessary you maybe required to project manage larger contracts with some hands on assistance to the construction teams, so a flexible attitude to work duties is necessary,

Ideally you will be from a practical, greenkeeping / groundsmanship / contracting background with the desire to move into the sales arena, full training will be given.

A full driving licence is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual in a rapidly growing business and in return is an excellent remuneration and benefits package with vehicle supplied.

To discuss this position in confidence please contact Helen Whiting on 01638 578816, alternatively email or send your CV to: Groundsearch Consultancy Limited (Agency), 11 Laceys Lane, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7HL, or email: helen@gscl.co.uk.

Site Supervisor/Trainee Manager - Construction and renovation company, UK Based

A Site Supervisor/Trainee Manager is required to join this established company to oversee construction and renovation projects, ensuring their completion to agreed standards and timescales. Ideally, the role would suit a grounds person with a few years practical, hands on experience, preferably from a professional football background, who can work as part of a team but when necessary on their own initiative. A clean driving licence is essential.

This is an opportunity to progress within a Construction and Renovation company, you will receive in-house training and gain promotion and responsibilities on route to becoming a Site Manager.

To discuss this position in confidence please contact Helen Whiting on 01638 578816, alternatively email or send your CV to:

Groundsearch Consultancy Limited (Agy), 11 Laceys Lane, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7HL
Email: helen@gscl.co.uk