The Role
As Assistant Groundsperson, you will support the day-to-day delivery of grounds maintenance across Manchester City sites, helping to ensure our pitches, landscaping and wider facilities are safe, well-presented and ready for use. You will work as part of the Grounds team to maintain high standards in line with Club policies, health and safety procedures and best practice.
You will contribute to allocated maintenance tasks, including pitch preparation, marking out and setting up playing surfaces, preparing machinery for use and applying granular products where competent to do so. You will also support routine grounds activity, assist with project work and help ensure urgent repairs or site issues are made safe.
This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys practical work, teamwork and developing technical sports turf skills. You will work closely with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders while continuing to learn within a fast-moving football environment.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience or knowledge of sports turf or grounds maintenance, ideally within winter sports or a comparable grounds environment.
- NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf (or working towards).
- Ability to support pitch preparation, including marking out, setting up playing surfaces and preparing machinery for safe use.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements in grounds or sports turf work.
- Clear communication skills, reliability and a flexible approach to working as part of a team.
- Motivation to keep learning, self‑evaluate and develop practical grounds maintenance skills.
Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
How to Apply
Please click Apply Now to begin your application.
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