Grounds Person

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Grounds Person to join our team at Worcester Racecourse

About us

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UKs largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing greyhound racing golf courses hotels and short leisure entertainment media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do making it an exciting and diverse place to work! Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth development and career progression. After all its our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere all within an industry we love.

What is ARCWe embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport.

Work Perks of being a Grounds Person...

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
• Discounted food & ARC days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more

About the role:

As a Grounds Person youll play a vital role in maintaining a first-class racing surface throughout the year ensuring it meets the highest standards of safety quality and presentation. Working as part of a dedicated team youll help care for all outdoor areas contributing to the overall look and feel of the venue while also supporting the upkeep of estate buildings and equipment.

• Assisting with the year-round maintenance of the racing surface
• Preparing maintaining and reinstating the course before during and after race meetings
• Operating tractors machinery and maintenance equipment
• Maintaining lawns gardens and parade rings to a high presentation standard
• Carrying out general upkeep of external areas including stables car parks tracks and workshop areas
• Keeping all outdoor areas clear of weeds rubbish and debris
• Supporting raceday and event operations as required
• Working in line with all health and safety regulations and best practices

• Someone who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable with excellent attendance
• Organised reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Flexible approach to working hours including late evenings weekends and Bank Holidays
• Good communication and time management skills
• Full clean driving licence

We are on a thrilling journey. So to join us at our next destination be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

At ARC we believe that a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant more competitive and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds ethnicities cultures and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender sexual orientation marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity gender reassignment race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent top-down effort to be role models on what diversity inclusion and belonging means in society.