We're looking for a Mechanic to join our Groundstaff team at Wimbledon. 

What you will be doing

• Repairing and maintaining AELTC’s grounds machinery including grass-cutting machinery, hydraulic, electrical, 2-stroke machinery and other mechanised equipment across all sites/locations
• Fabricating machinery or equipment
• Keeping records of machinery information and work carried out in conjunction with the Senior Mechanic
• Organising stock control and budgeting  
• Reporting any major defects in machinery and address accordingly
• Maintain health, safety and security in the workplace and comply with company procedures and guidelines
• Taking personal responsibility to be in clean and presentable AELTC uniform during working hours
• On a day-to-day basis offering flexibility to provide support and work across the Groundstaff and Horticultural Services Department as required across all sites/locations.

What part your role will play in The Championships

• The Groundstaff Department’s role is to maintain grass, clay, hard and covered courts and the croquet lawns for year-round use by Members and guests and to fully prepare the courts for The Championships using the latest technology combined with vast experience and skills.
• Your role supports the Groundstaff Department and the AELTC’s goal of delivering the world’s premier tennis tournament and to support one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

About you

• Proven knowledge and practical experience gained in a professional environment to include  qualification in Land Based Service Engineering or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge and proven experience of grass-cutting machinery, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Proven knowledge and strong competence with various IT systems
• Strong skills and proven knowledge and ability in fabrication and welding
• Current full driving licence - to include licence to tow machinery between venues as required
• Recognise all events and matches are important to the image and the operation of the AELTC
• Flexibility to include weekends, evenings and a different pattern of hours to cover events across all sites/locations 
• Good verbal and written communication skills and numeracy to meet job requirements
• Organised, efficient, professional, reliable, strong attention to detail and able to meet deadlines with a positive and flexible approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build good working relationships at all levels across all sites/locations
• Strong attention to detail

About us

• The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Championships, Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament, hosted on the Grounds of one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.
• Our business has grown in recent years and we expect that success to continue. We have plans to further improve our facilities and invest in our people in future years. Our success is important to us and we are guided by our key values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• The Groundstaff Department’s role is to maintain grass, clay, hard and covered courts and the croquet lawns for year-round use by Members and guests and to fully prepare the courts for The Championships using the latest technology combined with vast experience and skills.
• This supports the AELTC’s goal of delivering the world’s premier tennis tournament and to support one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.
• The Groundstaff Department delivers year-round maintenance and state of the art preparation of the grass courts for The Championships, which see around 3,500 hours of use during the event.  
• The Groundstaff Department also covers the Community Tennis Centre at Raynes Park and the Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground at Roehampton, delivering year-round maintenance of grass courts, hard courts, football pitches, rugby pitches and cricket facilities including the daily care of ornamental, other grass areas and car parks.
• For further information regarding the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project please see the link below.
• https://www.wimbledon.com/enGB/aboutwimbledon/thewimbledonparkproject.html