We are looking for a Mechanic to repair and maintain AELTC’s grounds machinery including grass-cutting machinery, hydraulic, electrical, 2-stroke machinery and other mechanised equipment across all sites/locations to support the Groundstaff team.

This role is based at The All England Lawn Tennis Club Community Tennis Centre at Raynes Park.

What you will be doing

• Repairing and maintaining AELTC’s grounds machinery and equipment including grass-cutting machinery, hydraulic, electrical, 2-stroke machinery and other mechanised equipment across all venues.

• Inspect equipment performance on the courts and pitches daily.

• Fabricating machinery, equipment and/or parts.

• Reporting any major defects in machinery and address accordingly.

• Keeping records of machinery information, equipment condition, cost of repairs and work carried out in conjunction with the Senior Mechanic.

• Organising stock control and budgeting.

• Responsible for the workshop area maintenance and cleanliness.

• Maintain health, safety and security in the workplace and comply with company procedures and guidelines.

• Regulate employee usage of equipment and machinery in the absence of the Senior Groundsperson.

• Assist with the training and/or instruction of employees on the safe operation of machinery and equipment, and the proper cleaning procedures after use.

• On a day-to-day basis offering flexibility to provide support and work across the Groundstaff and Horticultural Services Department as required across all venues.

• Taking personal responsibility to be in clean and presentable AELTC uniform during working hours.

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

• 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 with grass tennis courts and other tennis court surfaces to competition standard and to include qualification in Land Based Service Engineering or equivalent.

• Up to date knowledge and proven skills and experience of grass-cutting machinery, hydraulic and electrical systems and fabrication and welding.

• Proven knowledge, skills, experience and competence with various IT systems including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Current full driving licence (Category B) to include a licence to tow machinery between venues as required. It is a condition of employment the successful applicant holds, and continues to hold, a current driving licence and be able to demonstrate the ability to safely operate a vehicle to the required standard.

• 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 venues.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective communication and collaboration with ability to build good working relationships within the team and other departments and venues.

• 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 venues.

About us

• The Groundstaff Department, based at The All England Club Community Sports Ground (Raynes Park) and The Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre (Roehampton), delivers year-round maintenance of hard courts, football pitches, rugby pitches and cricket facilities including the daily maintenance of ornamental, other grass areas and car parks and state of the art preparation as our Official Practice Venue (Raynes Park) and for our Qualifying Competition (Roehampton) and The Championships (Wimbledon).

• The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament and are home to 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 extensive 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 for The Championships which sees around 3,500 hours of use during The Championships.