Overview
Location: Carnoustie High School, 7 Shanwell Rd, Carnoustie DD7 7SS
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
We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. We’re a UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. Join us and you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things.
Your new role
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:
- The post holder must have at least 2 years of experience of Astro Turf Maintenance, preferably including 3G, 4G and artificial turf pitches.
- Practical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work with machinery.
- Willingness to travel as the role will be based in Carnoustie but will cover Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Dundee, Forfar and Carnoustie.
- The maintenance operative works as part of the Carnoustie team covering multiple sites over the North East of Scotland.
- The job may involve extra hours leading up to the start of a season or during specific events.
- A full, valid driver’s license is essential, as the role is field‑based and requires travelling between sites.
- A van, trailer and equipment will be supplied.
The successful candidate 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 specialised machinery operation to ensure surfaces are clean, safe and adhere to industry performance standards set by governing bodies.
What’s in it for you
In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time positions)
- Private pension
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
- Annual flu vaccine
- Free Health & Wellbeing advice
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included and where we can all be our authentic selves.
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