Grounds Person

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals. 
  
We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success. 
  
The Purpose: 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Club’s Ground Staff team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience preparing football pitches to the highest standards, supporting all squads from the Under-9s through to the Men’s and Women’s First Teams.

We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in sports turf management, ideally holding relevant qualifications.The successful applicant will work as part of a large, collaborative team, liaising with colleagues across departments and with coaching staff from all squads.


The Role: 

• To prepare and maintain football pitches to the highest of standards all year round.
• To  support the department by carrying out duties to your utmost abilities.
• Communicate professionally with your immediate colleagues, also communicate professionally with other departments
• To learn to use all the resources available to you professionally, effectively & efficiently
• Health & Safety & environmental experience preferable, you may be asked to assist & comply with any club or external audits
• To conduct yourself in a professional manner toward employer, employees, colleagues, representatives from the companies the club deal with and the public

• To be approachable with a positive can-do attitude to your immediate colleagues and colleagues in other department

The Person: 

• Previous experience in the industry is required, 
• Experience on machines is preferable, Toro 3100D, Dennis Premiers & G860, C34 Evolution electric mowers, Toro Pro-cores, tractor mounted aerators, line marking with wheel to wheel and spray markers including Beam rider to name a few
• A positive “can do” attitude with a good work ethic is important
• Football clubs have fixtures that will involve the successful candidate working unsociable hours in the evenings and weekends, a Flexible proactive approach is essential & an understanding to how a football season works regarding working hours
• Reliability and punctuality is essential
• Level 1 qualification in Sports turf is required, and candidates with level 2 qualification in sports turf is preferable, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain level 3 in sports turf
• Candidate preferable to have experience with Health & safety guidelines as protecting all our staff is a priority
• Knowledge of environmental guidelines
• Knowledge regarding fertilisers preferable including chemical spraying applications
• PA1 & PA6 spraying licence is essential
• A good sense of housekeeping to always keep the work areas as tidy as possible
• A sense of pride when it comes to cleaning of used machinery so everything is left clean and tidy for the next user

What We Offer: 

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual incentive scheme
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You: 
  
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.