Sports Pitch Construction/Hybrid Pitch Stitching Subcontractor
Location: UK-wide (regular travel and working away from home required)
Pay:
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Working hours - from £25 per hour
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Travel time - £22 per hour
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waiting time - £22 per hour (maximum 8 hours per day – e.g. weather delays, breakdowns, client delays)
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£41 daily meal allowance on UK projects
Hours: 12-hour shifts, up to 7 days per week including both day & night shifts (project based)
Contract: Subcontractor
Please note: A full clean UK driving licence is required for this role.
About the Role
We are recruiting hard-working subcontractors to support specialist hybrid sports pitch stitching projects across the UK. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working with specialist machinery on professional sports pitches and stadiums.
No previous stitching experience is required - full training will be provided.
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist in hybrid pitch stitching, delivering projects at professional football, rugby, and sports venues across the UK. They offer a supportive working environment, structured training, and strong earning potential during their peak season (typically April to September).
Key Responsibilities -
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Assist with and operate specialist hybrid pitch stitching machinery
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Carry out manual labour including sweeping, site preparation, and bobbin preparation
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Support machine operation, including monitoring generators and fuel levels
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Basic fault finding, bobbin changes, needle changes, and laser adjustments
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Complete hand stitching where required
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Accurately complete daily work and site reports
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Work closely with the team to ensure projects are completed efficiently
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Assist with basic grounds duties where experienced (e.g. Dennis mower operation)
Progression -
Subcontractors who develop into confident machine operators, capable of running a machine independently and carrying out repairs, can negotiate higher hourly rates.
Further progression is available for project lead roles and long-term operators. Rates are reviewed on an individual, merit-based basis.
Operators are fully supported, with access to experienced mechanics and a network of senior operators for technical guidance when required.
Requirements
Essential:
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Strong work ethic and a reliable, professional approach
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Ability to work 12-hour shifts, up to 7 days per week, for the duration of projects
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Comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor environment
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Willingness to travel across the UK and stay away from home during projects
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Good level of spoken and written English
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Mechanically minded with attention to detail
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Able to work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team
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Flexible attitude to day and night shifts
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Full clean UK driving licence
Desirable:
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Experience in sports turf, groundsmanship, construction, landscaping, or similar
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Mechanical, engineering, plant, or electrical background
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Experience operating machinery or technical equipment
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Basic fault-finding or maintenance skills
This Role Is NOT for You If…
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You are looking for Monday–Friday, short-hour work
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You are not comfortable working 12-hour shifts or consecutive long days
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You are unwilling to travel within the UK or stay away from home
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You do not enjoy physically demanding, outdoor work
- You are seeking a permanent, site-fixed or office-based role
Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
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