Trainee Cricket Square Person & Outfield Person

THE EMPLOYER IS: SAINTFIELD SPORTS CLUBThis position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in cricket square and grass maintenance through on-the-job training. The role involves learning the fundamentals of maintaining cricket pitches and squares, including the gradual introduction to operating lawnmowers and other equipment. Over time, the successful candidate will build confidence in grass care and develop proficiency in machinery operation.

Responsibilities will also include cutting the outfield two to three times per week, which requires learning a different mower system and technique. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest in grounds maintenance who is eager to learn and grow within the role.

• Scarifying the grass.
• Operating a lawnmower to cut the grass.
• Re-seeding the pitch.
• Other pitch maintenance tasks.
• As time progresses and skill sets are improved, the successful applicant will be expected to make more ownership of the project and possibly make suggestions of their own to improve the overall job experience.

• A small knowledge of lawnmowers and cutting grass.
• Ability to work on a task on your own when someone else on the ground is working on a different task.
• Knowledge of grass growth and soil management would be useful.

The Employer is: SAINTFIELD SPORTS CLUBJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

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Vacancy  Job Sector Environmental, Health and Safety Area Co Down Location Saintfield Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 19/01/2026 Closing date 27/02/2026 Worktime To be confirmed