Peter Weatherson

Groundsperson @Newcastle United Football Club

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Working both individually and collectively as a team to prepare and present the playing surfaces and amenity areas to the highest possible standards. Main roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to- Assist the Grounds Team to prepare and maintain all playing surfaces at St James’ Park, Blue Flames Sporting Club (Under 21s), Training Ground and Academy sites- Assist the Grounds Team in delivering an end of season maintenance programme across all sites- Ensure all routine pre-start checks are conducted on machinery before use and report any failures or faults via the reporting chain- Use a wide range of machinery, and develop knowledge and skills to assist with all machinery breakdowns, setting up all cylinder/rotary mowers- Maintenance of all size goals and nets including ball-stop netting, noting any defects- Maintenance of landscaped areas at all Club using pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge trimming, hand-tools, weeding beds, blowing all leaves/stones, and planting trees/shrubs