Groundsworker

Chester, England, United Kingdom

1/29/2025

Chester Race Company are proud to present an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Maintenance team as a Groundsworker on a permanent contract, based in the heart of Chester. If you have a good eye for detail and quality, this is the perfect role for you.

The Groundsworker will play a pivotal role in ensuring all areas across all company sites are prepared to a high standard to allow for maintenance work including new buildings and repairs.

About Chester Race Company

Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s best-known and most-admired brands. It is an evolving organisation with a broad portfolio but retaining Horseracing at its core. The Company operates three racecourses, Chester, Bangor-on-Dee and Musselburgh, in Scotland. At Chester, we also own and operate - a hotel, a vibrant pub and have other property interests in the city.

General Responsibilities Include

• Preparation work for any ground’s projects
• Remove existing tarmac and prepare ground for tarmacking contractors
• Repair roofing tiles and gables
• Prepare and complete blockwork jobs as per schedule of works
• Prepare and complete paving jobs as per schedule of works
• Dig drainage and sewer lines
• Fitting lines to existing drainage systems
• Jet washing, sweeper litter picking as required
• Assist with race day setup
  
  

The Successful Groundsworker Will Have The Following

• Previous experience working in grounds, drainage blockwork and paving
• Holds in date digger, dumper and telehandler licenses
• Able to work to set deadlines
• Good eye for detail
• Commitment to quality and a high standard of finish
  
  

Benefits Include

• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Continuous professional development
• Private medical cover (Medi-Cash)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Free chef-prepared lunch
• Gym and restaurant discounts
• Free tickets for selected Race Days across the group
• Access to a well-being app
  
  

Salary:  £27,500 to £29,000 per annum

Hours of work: 

37.5 hours per week, working hours are 08:00 - 16:30

Evening and weekend work is expected in line with business needs.

This role is based in Chester with occasional travel in the UK and therefore a reliable commute to Chester city centre is essential.

If you feel like this is the perfect fit for you, please apply with your CV attached today! All applications will be collated and assessed upon the closing date by the recruitment team and the hiring manager for the role.