Apprentice Sports Turf Operative
Leicester City Football Club
Location: Leicester City Training Ground, Seagrave, Leicester, LE12Contract: Fixed-term contract until July 2028Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Leicester City Football Club is offering an exciting apprenticeship to join our Grounds Team as an Apprentice Sports Turf Operative. The role involves hands‑on work maintaining elite‑level football pitches used by professional athletes.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Sports Turf Operative you will support the maintenance and preparation of high‑performance playing surfaces across our training facilities. Working alongside experienced professionals you will develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed within the sports turf industry.
Key Responsibilities
Pitch Maintenance & Care
- Assist with routine pitch maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging and line marking
- Support the application of fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides in line with safety standards
- Learn and assist with specialist tasks including aeration, scarification and topdressing
- Monitor pitch conditions and report any issues to senior team members
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Gain hands‑on experience operating groundskeeping machinery (mowers, sprayers, irrigation systems)
- Support routine maintenance and basic repairs of equipment
- Help maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, including equipment storage
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine passion for football and outdoor work
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop new practical skills
- Strong work ethic with a positive, can‑do attitude
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
- Commitment to completing the full apprenticeship programme
What You’ll Gain
- Hands‑on experience at one of the UK’s leading football training facilities
- Mentorship from experienced sports turf professionals
- Industry‑recognised training and qualification
- A strong foundation to build a career in sports turf management
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised staff restaurants
- Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.
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