Sports Centre Assistant (Indoor, Outdoor & Grounds)

What the role entails

Working with us, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out skilled grounds maintenance and development works on the sports ground and surrounding garden areas.
• Supporting the development, preparation and upkeep of outdoor and indoor sports facilities.
• Providing an excellent service to all customers and users of sports facilities.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The current shift pattern for this position is as follows:

Monday = OFF

Tuesday = 13:00 - 23:00

Wednesday = OFF

Thursday = 06:45 - 15:30

Friday = 06:45 - 15:30

Saturday = 08:15 - 19:45

Sunday = OFF

Days on shift include a one hour unpaid break.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Connor Erskine

Email: connor.erskine@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on 01/03/2026.