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HL Services

Henley-on-Thames

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GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Groundsman to oversee the management of the Ground Maintenance team at a prestigious estate. This role emphasizes the upkeep of polo fields and general estate maintenance, ensuring that the grounds are in pristine condition for polo-related activities. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining machinery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. If you are passionate about grounds management and have a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment.

Experience in managing ground maintenance teams and activities.
Knowledge of polo field maintenance and machinery upkeep.

Manage the upkeep of grounds and polo fields, ensuring high standards.
Oversee maintenance of machinery and compliance with safety regulations.

Ground Maintenance

Polo Field Management

Machinery Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Experience in Grounds Management

Training in Health & Safety

Tractors

Irrigation Systems

JOB DESCRIPTION

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

GENERAL

Responsible for the Management of the Ground Maintenance team and the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds and arena at Lower Bolney Farm and associated estate properties, with the main emphasis on Polo related activities. To be overseen by the Estate & Polo Manager.

SPECIFICS

Polo Fields

Cutting, feeding, sanding and herbicide application.
Overseeing divot filling and irrigation. This includes all necessary hours worked during the season – late evening irrigation, call out irrigation and weekend field preparation.
Polo boards and goal post maintenance and all end of season preparation.

Paddocks and General Estate Maintenance

Feeding, harrowing, topping, over-seeding and herbicide application.
Polo outfields, banks, verges, ditch maintenance, tree pruning hedges.
Estate litter removal.
Estate properties’ lawns.
Assist Winter feeding of polo ponies.

Irrigation

Servicing, including winter drain-down and anti-freeze.
Metering for the Environment Agency.

Machinery Maintenance

All machinery to be maintained to the highest standard including tractors – overhaul, greasing, adjustment and painting as required.

Invoices/Annual Accounts

Checking and signing off all invoices relating to ‘Ground Maintenance’.
Assist in compiling Annual Ground Maintenance Report.

Personnel

Interviewing, training and supervising Ground Staff.
Recruitment and selection in conjunction with the Estate & Polo Manager.
Ensuring adequate cover when you or your staff are on holiday, and recording sick days.

Health & Safety

To ensure that you and your staff comply with all Health & safety regulations regarding machinery and the use of chemicals. Also, to ensure that all staff are fully aware for the correct procedures for using the train crossing.
Comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures as laid out in the Company Health & Safety Manual.

Other

Any other task as directed by the Estate & Polo Manager.
Assist with duties not directly linked to your job description but commensurate with your position.

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