APPRENTICE – GROUNDS PERSON Middlesbrough Football Club

Middlesbrough Football Club is seeking an Apprentice to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Grounds team. Based at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, the main purpose of this role is to assist the Grounds team with the maintenance of the stadium pitch.

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Closing date: 15 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,648.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, and may include some match days or weekend work.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 May 2024

  • Date posted

    10 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243275

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Divoting of the pitch  
  • Loading, transporting and storing of medium to heavy equipment and materials
  • Ensuring all machinery is prepared for safe use, cleaned and stored after use
  • Assisting with mowing, line marking, renovation and setting out equipment
  • Assisting with frost protection and drainage measures
  • Assisting with pitch maintenance – fertilising, rolling, spiking
  • Erecting, transporting and dismantling of goals
  • Assisting with irrigation
  • Deployment of lighting rigs

Candidates should:

  • Have GCSE English and maths at grade 3 (or D) or above
  • Be hardworking, and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Have an eye for quality, sense of responsibility and a genuine interest in sports turf and horticulture with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Be well-organised and be able to work to tight deadlines
  • Enjoy working within a team

The training you will be getting

  • The successful candidate will work alongside experienced staff whilst gaining job-specific skills and studying towards a work based Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship Standard
  • Hours of work will be from 8am until 4pm, Monday - Friday and may include some match days or weekend work.  Candidates must have suitable transportation to access the Stadium for these shifts
  • There may also be a requirement for occasional work at Rockliffe Park Training Gound located in Hurworth-on-Tees, near Darlington
  • The hourly rate will be the National Minimum Wage rate set by the government for apprentices
  • Theory work & learning materials will be delivered online with photographic, video & audio evidence being collected through the Onefile E-Portfolio platform

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Typical jobs apprentices will be able to progress onto on completion of this Apprenticeship will depend on the qualifications and experience gained, but could include:

  • Grounds staff within football, rugby, cricket, tennis & other sporting venues

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 (or D) or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 (or D) or above) Essential

Things to consider

This vacancy requires a good level of physical strength/fitness and does include spending most of the time working outdoors.

About the employer

MFC is a professional association football club based in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire who are currently competing in the EFL Championship. MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from minority groups. MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.

Employer

Middlesbrough Football Club

Address

Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough

TS3 6RS

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Training

Training provider

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Sports turf operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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