Job Role: Astro Turf Maintenance Operative
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Annualised Hours: 1st April – 31st Oct: Monday – Thursday 7am – 5pm, Friday 7am – 2.30pm. 1st Nov – 31st March: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday OFF
What You’ll Do
- Regular Astro Turf grooming, brushing, and cleaning of synthetic turf using specialized power brushes and drag mats.
- Checking and topping up sand or rubber infill levels to ensure proper shock absorption and player safety.
- Removing debris (litter, leaves, moss) through sweeping, vacuuming, or blowing.
- Repairing damaged, torn, or worn seams and lines.
- Safely operating, maintaining, and cleaning tractors, specialized synthetic turf grooming equipment, and vehicles.
- Completing site reports, including photos, to send to management regarding the condition of the pitch.
- Ensuring all work adheres to health and safety regulations (e.g., COSHH) and identifying, treating, or reporting moss/weed growth.
- Occasionally assisting with surrounding area maintenance, such as hard surfaces, fencing, and winter tasks like snow clearance.
What You’ll Need
- At least 2 years of experience of Astro Turf Maintenance, preferable and including 3G, 4G, and artificial turf pitches.
- Practical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work with machinery.
- Willingness to travel across Carnoustie, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Dundee, Forfar.
- Ability to work as part of the Carnoustie team covering multiple sites in the North East of Scotland.
- Availability for extra hours leading up to the start of a season or during specific events.
- A full, valid driver’s license; role is field-based requiring travel between sites.
- A van, trailer and equipment will be supplied.
- Successful candidates will require a PVG/Disclosure Check.
Who We’re Looking For
An Astro Turf Maintenance Operative (or Synthetic Turf Maintenance Operative) is responsible for the upkeep, cleaning, and repair of synthetic sports surfaces, including 3G, 4G, and artificial turf pitches. This role involves specialized machinery operation to ensure surfaces are clean, safe, and adhere to industry performance standards set by sports governing bodies.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time positions)
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
We value diversity and inclusion; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome and authentic.
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