Full Time Experienced Operations Personnel

Career area: Operations

Country: UK

Region: Sheffield

Job type: Full Time Experienced Operations Personnel

Salary: £26,000 to £40,000 pa depending on experience and qualifications

Closing Date: N/A

About the role

Due to our increasing workload and portfolio of clients across the UK and Europe, we are looking to recruit several Seasonal Operations Personnel.  They will be working in a varied role which will include the renovation, reconstruction and maintenance of sports pitches, and could include the repair, maintenance and fabrication of machinery if suited to the applicant’s skill sets.

The role will be based from our HQ near Sheffield, but will involve working on projects across the UK, Europe and other international destinations at internationally recognised stadia and sports facilities.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and skills necessary to be a key member of our operations team.

Who we’re looking for would ideally have:

• Experience of working in sports turf renovation/construction, and grounds maintenance/greenkeeping and/or civil engineering.
• Experience of operating plant equipment such as tractors, telehandlers, dumpers and excavators.
• Experience of operating sports renovation equipment such as Koro field top makers, power harrows and sand spreaders would be a major advantage.
• A CSCS or equivalent card and related professional qualifications would be an advantage, however training will be given where required.
• Hold a full UK (or equivalent) driving licence, and additional categories of licence will be seen as an advantage.

What we’re looking for:

• A flexible approach to work (you will be required to work on projects in various location around the UK, and during the months of March, April, May and June you will spend the majority of your time away from home)
• A team-focus with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels
• A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative
• An excellent eye for detail and a determination to complete projects to the highest standard
• A good understanding of customer service and the ability to communicate with customers in professional and helpful manner
• Focused on Health and Safety in the workplace

Why work for us:

We offer a competitive salary depending on skills and relevant experience.

For the right person we can offer great opportunities for you to further your career.

As part of the MJ ABBOTT Group we have the opportunity to work on varied and prestigious sports turf projects and develop and adapt your skill in many areas.

Premier Pitches is a great place to work within a great team.

Should you require any further information please contact: office@premierpitches.com

About us:

Premier Pitches are specialist sports turf contractors who offer our expertise to many sports clubs and leading sporting organisations throughout the UK and Europe.  Our client list includes many of the biggest names in professional sport and our team have the experience and knowledge to ensure that our customers receive the best possible project results.  Our passion to create the perfect playing surface means that we aim to constantly surpass the ever-increasing expectations of groundsmen, players and spectators.

Premier Pitches is based on the southern outskirts of Sheffield between junction 29 and junction 30 of the M1. The company was started in 1997 and since then Premier Pitches has grown steadily to its current position as one of the UK and Europe’s leading sports turf contractors.

Alongside standard pitch reconstruction and renovation, we specialise in the renovation and construction of reinforced sports pitches and have an extensive range of modern machinery and equipment associated with the management of these pitches.

Our key personnel are highly experienced and all come from a grounds-management or green keeping background and as such we are well informed and able to understand the needs of modern sports turf managers.

We pride ourselves on our quality, efficiency, flexibility and customer service.