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Assistant Groundskeeper & Maintenance Operative
Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks is a professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.
Job Posted- 24 Sep 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 3 Oct 2025
We are Sale Sharks: A team. A community. A family, woven together by the Fabric of the North.
Sale Sharks is the only Premiership Rugby Union team in the North-West, playing top-flight rugby in the Gallagher Premiership and European Champions Cup, with an emerging Women’s team competing in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
With Northern charm in our blood and Shark pride in our hearts, our mission is to be the most impactful rugby club on the planet, on and off the pitch.
Inclusive and caring in everything we do. We’re not afraid to take risks, trying something new in search of better and facing up to the toughest with courage and pride. We use our position as the best team in the North to make a real difference, whether that’s through grassroots sports or community initiatives.
We play with integrity on and off the pitch and we are seeking someone who shares our values of Togetherness, Fearlessness, Passion, Pride and Humility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance and upkeep of the training pitches and grounds:
- Working as part of the groundskeeper team to maintain the upkeep of the pitches at Carrington
- Work within the schedule to ensure the pitches are ready for use at the times required
- Mow, line-mark, and maintain all rugby pitches to optimum standards
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, line markers, etc.).
- Maintain pitch-side equipment (flags, post protectors, goalposts).
- Remove litter and debris from pitches and club grounds.
- Prepare pitches for play, including installing/removing flags and post protectors.
Maintenance and upkeep of the sitefacilityboth internal and external:
- Painting
- Repairs
- Cleaning
- Taking deliveries
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained, used correctly and all relevant paperwork is completed daily including fault reporting.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Qualified groundskeeper with experience
- Good practical understanding of pitch management and maintenance
- Positive and can-do attitude
- Good communication skills
- The successful candidate will need to have basic health and safety risk assessment knowledge,
- Ability to work without constant supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions.
- To work collaboratively as part of a two-man team.
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Able to work with different stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels
- Proactive approach to spotting when standards aren’t up to scratch
BENEFITS:
- Access to on-site gym
- Subsidised meals during season
- Free parking on site
- Free match tickets to all Sale Sharks home fixtures
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.
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