Assistant Groundsman
Ecotricity
Maintain football pitches and grounds sustainably, supporting training and stadium projects.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Green Electricity and Carbon neutralised gas
Energy Monitoring & Management
Smart Grids – Frequency response and market balancing
Wind and Solar On‑site Energy Generation
Energy Storage
Microtricity (FiT administration scheme)
Power Purchase Agreements
Electric Vehicle Charging
Sector Specialisms
Retail
Hospitality
Offices
Manufacturing
Education
Residential
Commercial
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
grounds maintenance
pitch maintenance
machinery maintenance
sustainable practices
stakeholder communication
- Begin to develop an understanding of legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances, always promoting safe working practices.
- Ensure you are working in compliance with the health and safety legislation and best working practices.
- To help deliver grounds maintenance services at the New Lawn and the training ground to the highest standard, in line with policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities compliance and best practice, and underpinned by the Clubs desire to maintain its pitch as sustainably as can be practically achieved.
- Supporting the maintenance of Forest Green Rovers FCs first team pitch, academy pitch and its surrounding areas producing an excellent playing surface in the most sustainable way possible.
- To be able and willing to undertake some light machinery maintenance following initial training, ensure machines are maintained Communicating with the site mechanic and Head grounds person by reporting any issues that you may have encountered whilst in use.
- To adhere and communicate the Clubs brand values to stakeholders whenever the opportunity arises.
- Be happy and positive in the workplace, building working relationships with other staff members and helping to ensure wear is spread across pitches throughout the season.
What you bring
dbs
driving licence
pitch-care
ground maintenance
flexibility
time management
- To be flexible in your approach to work as some late nights, long days and weekend days are required.
- Ability to work on own initiative, pro-active in managing own time.
- Possess strong time management skills Works within a team environment, co-operates with others, considers the needs of others and helps others to achieve objectives.
- To have excellent practical skills and carry out all day-to-day tasks with great accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, reliability and the ability to ensure confidentiality at all times.
- Willingness to learn new skills and to gain an understanding in the theory and knowledge of good grounds manship.
- Subject to DBS Disclosure certification.
- To have a flexible approach to work and able to undertake weekend and evening shifts.
- A full driving licence.
- A commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake certified training courses.
- A proven track record in pitch-care and/or ground maintenance.
- Friendly, well organized with the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
- Able to deal with difficult and high pressure situations.
- Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available
- Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
- Longer term supporting relocation plans for a proposed brand new stadium close to J13 of the M5, complete with training pitches and other sporting facilities.
- Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and club games/events)
- Volunteering Day
- Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
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Interview process
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Security clearance- subject to dbs disclosure certification.
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Company
Overview
1995 Founded
Year Established
The company was founded in 1995 with a vision for a cleaner, sustainable future.
1st UK Wind Park
Innovative Energy Project
Created the UK's first wind park, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure.
- The company specializes in generating electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar power.
- Ecotricity also innovates in green gas, offering carbon-neutral solutions for both residential and commercial customers.
- In addition to energy production, the company has expanded into building and managing infrastructure for a sustainable future.
- With a strong commitment to renewable energy, Ecotricity has established itself as a leader in the UK’s energy sector.
- Notable projects include expanding its solar farms to meet growing demand.
- Ecotricity has received attention for its transparent approach to energy pricing and eco-conscious customer initiatives.
- We are committed to what we do
- We are energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about what we do
- We believe in our work and have fun doing it
- We strive to be open, fair, and ethical
- We make sure things are done the right way
- We are team players
- We are all individuals who work together to make things better and get stuff done
- We never rest on our laurels
- We aren’t set in our ways – we constructively challenge ourselves and each other
- We continually reappraise what we hold to be true as the background and circumstances change (stuff changes and we need to keep changing too)
- We treat other people with respect
1000 MW
Solar Power
A 1000 MW solar energy project approved, with 600 MW solar generation and 400 MW battery storage.
200k Homes
Homes Powered
The solar project is expected to power approximately 200,000 homes annually.
120k COâ‚‚ Saved
Emissions Reduction
The project is estimated to save 120,000 tonnes of COâ‚‚ annually.
5% Energy Reduction
Facilities Target
Aiming to reduce office energy consumption by 5% to lower overall environmental impact.
- Carbon neutral by 2025 under ISO 14001:2015 guidance
- Declare and manage environmental footprint annually since 2010, including COâ‚‚/customer at 0.71 kg in 2021/22
- use carbon credits and Malawi stove project to offset
- Removed pure fossil fuel vehicles from pool-car fleet; still operating maintenance fleet pending EV alternatives
- Technology and Growth focusing on reducing paper billing
- Founder mission to end fossil fuels via wind, solar and green gas initiatives; green gasmills to replace natural gas
- Only vegan.certified green energy supplier; all electricity certified green and vegan, gas is carbon.neutralised or green
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