Job Description

Overview

The Track and Maintenance Manager will have overall responsibility for upkeep of the track, managing the team to ensure racing at Towcester Racecourse is of the highest standard, ensuring compliance with statutory regulation and Health and Safety standards.

The postholder will manage the Track and Maintenance Team and will provide a safe working environment for all staff, stakeholders and contractors, placing integrity and welfare at the heart of every task carried out.

Hours: 40 per week (weekends required)

Salary: Competitive based on experience

About us

Towcester Racecourse is a luxury, multi-purpose entertainment hub and racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting live greyhound racing and home to the English Greyhound Derby. The venue includes a large capacity restaurant, hospitality boxes, fast food and drink outlets. The venue is also expanding into diverse events such as concerts, weddings and festivals.

You'll find us to be a company that's focused on being an employer of choice where people thrive, and your voice is truly heard. We are a Living Wage and Pension Accredited Employer and Disability Confident Committed. We empower our colleagues to do great work by investing in learning, personal development, and technology.

Principal accountabilities and responsibilities

Track

Ensure Track and Maintenance team members are always wearing full uniform Ensure the track surface is always safe for greyhounds Uphold health and safety practices, and support Racing Office to ensure racecourse complies with GBGB rules and regulations Facilitate good working relationship with all officials, trainers and kennel staff to facilitate smooth running race meetings Ensure track and maintenance issues are raised with management immediately

Maintenance

Ensure all grounds at Towcester Racecourse are maintained to the highest level and that public-facing spaces outside are always presentable to stakeholders, trainers and customers Ensure all plant machinery (tractors and specialist equipment) required for race meetings and trial sessions is maintained constantly to the highest level, carrying out regular checks Maintain the lawn areas and car parks, around the racecourse throughout the year Operate relevant plant machinery (tractor/bowser) in line with HSE requirements Clean and disinfect race kennels after racing and trial sessions

Welfare

Assist on track with greyhound safety at strategic points during a race Pro-actively help colleagues work together to maintain the highest standard of care for the greyhounds Prioritise greyhound welfare in all duties

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum three years' experience in leadership role Full clean driving licence is a must A strong understanding of health and safety management systems, risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation. Track maintenance and repair knowledge: Understanding of track systems, equipment, and maintenance procedures is crucial Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free flu jabs On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Towcester NN12 6LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person