Job Description

Overview

Working as part of a team to maintain the track to the highest standard, ensuring compliance with statutory regulation and Health and Safety standards.

The postholder will assist in providing 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)

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 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

Background in greyhound racing or sport preferred Track maintenance and repair knowledge: Understanding of track systems, equipment, and maintenance procedures is advantageous Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc) Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and ensure accuracy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 26,208.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme 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