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Are you an enthusiastic individual with experience of working on sports surfaces and looking to take the next step in your career? Join SIS Grass, a global leader in sports surfaces construction and installation.At SIS Pitches, we’re on a mission to power more play! With offices in the UK, Ireland, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Dubai, we support grassroots sports, education, commercial venues, and professional sports clubs. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, exceptional customer service, and dedication to excellence.The RoleAs a Machine Operator, you will be primarily responsible for the operation of our SISGrass hybrid installation machinery, ensuring they run efficiently to provide a high-quality finish. Health and safety must be at the forefront of all that you do, whilst keeping track of the work you have performed on the machine.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Operate SISGrass hybrid turf installation machinery with precision and efficiency to ensure the highest standards of installation quality (full training will be provided). </li><li>Deliver installations professionally, in full compliance with client specifications and company standards.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues promptly and effectively to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For ✔ Strong attention to detail. ✔ A proactive approach and willingness to learn.✔&nbsp;Experience working in an international or project-based environment is beneficial. ✔&nbsp;A key focus on health and safety. ✔&nbsp;Communication skills.Why Join Us?🌍 Be part of a global company that transforms sports venues. ⚽ Work on exciting projects that impact professional and grassroots sports. 📈 Opportunities for career growth and development. 💼 A supportive and dynamic work environment. &nbsp;Benefits✨ Company sick pay ✨ Compassionate leave &amp; dependency leave ✨ Healthcare cash plan – Includes discounts from stores and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ✨ Death in service coverIf you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to world-class sports infrastructure, apply today!SISPITCHES is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp; All candidates from our diverse community are welcome and will be considered based on their skills, knowledge and experience suitable for the role.

SIS Pitches

Machine Operator

Are you looking for a new challenge in your sports surfaces career? Or do you have experience of managing sites and are looking for a new environment? Join SIS Grass, a global leader in sports surfaces construction and installation.At SIS Pitches, we’re on a mission to power more play! With offices in the UK, Ireland, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Dubai, we support grassroots sports, education, commercial venues, and professional sports clubs. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, exceptional customer service, and dedication to excellence.The RoleThis role will encompass planning, co-ordinating and administrating a high number projects a year being completed all around the globe. Administration / co-ordination will also be required for approximately thirty installation crew members. The work will be on sites within the UK as well as globally, where your skills, administration and planning will lead to hybrid sports pitch installations at high prestige sports venues across the world.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>To support the Head of Operations and Operations Manager in the effective and best value planning, construction, and delivery of the highest quality sports surfaces across the globe.</li></ul><ul><li>To provide good leadership and supervision of the installations site operatives and third-party sub-contractors to ensure that construction and installations work is undertaken professionally and in full compliance with the client brief.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For ✔ Experience in sports grass maintenance and project coordination. ✔ Highly organised with sound experience in resource planning.✔&nbsp;Experience working in an international or project-based environment is beneficial. ✔&nbsp;A key focus on health and safety. ✔&nbsp;Strong communication skills.Why Join Us?🌍 Be part of a global company that transforms sports venues. ⚽ Work on exciting projects that impact professional and grassroots sports. 📈 Opportunities for career growth and development. 💼 A supportive and dynamic work environment. &nbsp;Benefits✨ Company sick pay ✨ Compassionate leave &amp; dependency leave ✨ Healthcare cash plan – Includes discounts from stores and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ✨ Death in service coverIf you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to world-class sports infrastructure, apply today!SISPITCHES is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp; All candidates from our diverse community are welcome and will be considered based on their skills, knowledge and experience suitable for the role.

Project Coordinator

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Purpose:&nbsp; An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Club’s Ground Staff team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience preparing football pitches to the highest standards, supporting all squads from the Under-9s through to the Men’s and Women’s First Teams. We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in sports turf management, ideally holding relevant qualifications.The successful applicant will work as part of a large, collaborative team, liaising with colleagues across departments and with coaching staff from all squads. The Role:&nbsp;<ul><li>To prepare and maintain football pitches to the highest of standards all year round.</li><li>To&nbsp;&nbsp;support the department by carrying out duties to your utmost abilities.</li><li>Communicate professionally with your immediate colleagues, also communicate professionally with other departments</li><li>To learn to use all the resources available to you professionally, effectively &amp; efficiently</li><li>Health &amp; Safety &amp; environmental experience preferable, you may be asked to assist &amp; comply with any club or external audits</li><li>To conduct yourself in a professional manner toward employer, employees, colleagues, representatives from the companies the club deal with and the public</li><li>To be approachable with a positive can-do attitude to your immediate colleagues and colleagues in other department</li></ul> The Person:&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in the industry is required, </li><li>Experience on machines is preferable, Toro 3100D, Dennis Premiers &amp; G860, C34 Evolution electric mowers, Toro Pro-cores, tractor mounted aerators, line marking with wheel to wheel and spray markers including Beam rider to name a few</li><li>A positive “can do” attitude with a good work ethic is important</li><li>Football clubs have fixtures that will involve the successful candidate working unsociable hours in the evenings and weekends, a Flexible proactive approach is essential &amp; an understanding to how a football season works regarding working hours</li><li>Reliability and punctuality is essential</li><li>Level 1 qualification in Sports turf is required, and candidates with level 2 qualification in sports turf is preferable, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain level 3 in sports turf</li><li>Candidate preferable to have experience with Health &amp; safety guidelines as protecting all our staff is a priority</li><li>Knowledge of environmental guidelines</li><li>Knowledge regarding fertilisers preferable including chemical spraying applications</li><li>PA1 &amp; PA6 spraying licence is essential</li><li>A good sense of housekeeping to always keep the work areas as tidy as possible</li><li>A sense of pride when it comes to cleaning of used machinery so everything is left clean and tidy for the next user</li></ul>What We Offer:&nbsp; At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:<ul><li>Annual incentive scheme</li><li>Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and &amp; nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace</li><li>Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners</li><li>Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities</li><li>Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days</li><li>Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs</li><li>A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth</li></ul> Our Commitment to You:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Ready to Join Us?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Friday 20th November 2025

Grounds Person

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is seeking to recruit a full time Regional Pitch Advisor&nbsp;covering the sport of Rugby Union to join the existing team in supporting the delivery of the Pitch Advisory Service Programme (PAS). The PAS is designed to raise standards of sports surfaces and the understanding of sports turf management practices at volunteer level and is delivered by the GMA on behalf of the Rugby Football Union.The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, be well organised and able to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of turf care management with a proven background in turf/grounds management, preferably sports turf. Knowledge of current NGB facilities strategy and the structures of sport, especially the sports of rugby union would be considered an advantage as will knowledge and understanding of local authorities and community sport structures.&nbsp;The role is home based with requirement to travel to the GMA head office in Milton Keynes&nbsp;and other sites for meetings or visits, as necessary. This role will report directly to the Key Account Manager for Rugby Union. The Regional Pitch Advisor for rugby union is a regional role covering the London &amp; South East Region consisting of London and the counties of Essex, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, and Surrey, so the successful candidate is expected to reside within or near to the boundary of the region. This role&nbsp;is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.This fixed term role is currently funded to 31 May 2028.&nbsp;The&nbsp;PAS is funded by the Football Foundation in partnership with the ECB, FA, RFL and RFU.The GMA is the UK’s leading industry body for the grounds care sector. A not-for-profit&nbsp;membership organisation promoting and protecting the interests of professional and&nbsp;volunteer grounds people who make sport possible by keeping green spaces and playingsurfaces safe, accessible, and sustainable across educational establishments, community&nbsp;facilities, and sports clubs at grassroot, amateur, and elite professional level.SALTEX is the brand name of the exhibition owned and operated by the GMA with all profits&nbsp;supporting the GMA’s provision and delivery of the industry training, education and&nbsp;membership services.Competitive salary starting from £31.5K per annum plus car allowance of £4K per annum, and pension, employee assistance programme, life assurance cover, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.How to applyPlease apply with your up-to-date CV (including explanation for any gaps in employment history) and a cover letter detailing your qualities, skills and experience for the role to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@thegma.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@thegma.org.uk</a>Closing Date:&nbsp;24 November 2025Provisional Interview Date:&nbsp;w/c 01 December 2025

Grounds Management Association

Regional Pitch Advisor – Rugby Union, London & South East Region

The City of Salford Community Stadium Limited (CosCos) owns and operates the 12,000 capacity Salford Community Stadium (currently named the CorpAcq Stadium). The stadium is home to Sale Sharks from rugby union’s top flight and Salford Red Devils rugby league. It has recently acted as host venue for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. COSCOS Ltd is owned by Salford City Council.As well as the main stadium, the company owns the land around the stadium including two training pitches.Grade:<ul><li>Grade PO (inclusive up to 40 hours per week) £ competitive</li><li>Holidays 33 per year inclusive of Bank Holidays</li></ul>Location of work:<ul><li>Salford Community Stadium</li></ul>Directly responsible to:<ul><li>Stadium Manager</li></ul>Directly responsible for:<ul><li>Delivering Grounds Management as directed by the Stadium Manager</li></ul>Hours of duty:<ul><li>Hours 37.5 per week; flexible over 7 days.&nbsp; Actual hours of duty will be determined by business needs as agreed with the Stadium Manager. This role will include regular evening and weekend work as attendance on Match Days is essential.</li></ul>Primary purpose of the job:<ul><li>To lead the grounds management team and to develop and maintenance excellent pitch surfaces. </li><li>Responsible for outside areas and maintenance of machinery and equipment.</li><li>Ensure that all health and safety requirements are met, meeting the needs of stadium users, management of pitch maintenance budget.</li></ul>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:<ul><li>Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Sports Turf Management/Horticulture (or equivalent) (Essential)</li><li>Minimum 7 years’ industry related experience (Essential)</li><li>Driving Licence (Essential)</li><li>Spraying certificates PA1,PA2 and PA6 (Essential) or working towards</li><li>Sound understanding of lighting rigs and undersoil heating</li><li>Have a developed awareness of H&amp;S regulations in their area of responsibility</li><li>Previous experience working with hybrid and/or fibre-sand pitches</li><li>Have a sound understanding of legislation in relation to chemicals and dangerous substances</li></ul>To ApplyPlease apply via email (<a href="mailto:hr@salfordcommunitystadium.com" target="_blank">hr@salfordcommunitystadium.com</a>) with your CV outlining why you are suitable for this role.Closing date for applications is 20th November 2025.We want to make all opportunities at Salford Community Stadium accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.At Salford Community Stadium, we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within all workforces. Our workforce is no different and we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups and all sections of the community.If you think you might have these skills but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that people often rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful but please don’t be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross-section of the community.Salford Community Stadium is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation.

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