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Nathan Groombridge

Midsomer Norton

Summary

I played cricket so have an in depth understanding of standards required for all aspects of a square

I want to develop and add to my skills in all aspects of Greenkeeping for other sports.

Communication is important to me and my work and I am willing to take on added responsibility's to meet team goals.

I have worked in other professions and feel that I have gained a lot of skills and experience to enhance my knowledge and approach to work and communication

I am very aware of all aspects of Health and Safety and maintenance of equipment and work areas at all times.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Greenkeeper

Farrington Park Golf Club
10.2023 - 02.2024

There was no formal job description I was assigned duties on a daily basis including

Mowing.

forestry chainsaw work.

Pruning and felling.

General maintenance work on the courses.




Acting Groundsman

Midsomer Norton Cricket Club
03.2015 - 09.2022

Prepare,condition and maintained the main

square and secondary square.

outfield and landscape.

Apply fertilizers and chemicals.

Mowing

Rolling.

Scarifying.

Irrigation and drainage management.

Hedgerow and tree management.

Planning and recording work plans.

Project planning.

Health & Safety of site and work practice's

Ensuring chemicals and fertilizers storage complies to COSH.

Liaise with fellow groundsmen to maintain high-quality standards.

  • Maintain equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.

Lineman Ground Team

Joe Thomas Tree Care.
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Coordinated public access and limited animal movements with use of designated fencing.and implemented fire safety prevention strategies to protect individuals.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

No Degree - Agricultural Studies

Lackham Agricultural College.
Lacock, United Kingdom
08.1998

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of turf and how to maintain it
  • Practical Skills for maintaining and operating a wide range of machinery
  • Ride on mower operation
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • Regulatory Compliance and enforcement of health and safety and COSH
  • Knowledge of forestry and conservation techniques
  • Ability to work within a team or alone proactively
  • Excellent communications skills
  • GMA cricket ground maintenance level 1
  • GMA cricket ground maintenance level 2

Accomplishments

    GMA Cricket Grounds Management level 1

    GMA Cricket Grounds Management level 2

    Achieving my tickets for Tellhandler forklift and other equipment by completing courses with accuracy and efficiency.

    Achieving high scores on my decks from visiting cricket officials and professionals.

References

Midsomer Norton Cricket Club.

Withies Lane.

Midsomer Norton.

Radstock.

BA3 2JE.


Graham King 07925307418.



Joe Thomas  

Joe Thomas Tree Care .

01225 571405.

07849248980.

Timeline

Greenkeeper

Farrington Park Golf Club
10.2023 - 02.2024

Lineman Ground Team

Joe Thomas Tree Care.
01.2017 - 03.2020

Acting Groundsman

Midsomer Norton Cricket Club
03.2015 - 09.2022

No Degree - Agricultural Studies

Lackham Agricultural College.
Nathan Groombridge