Artificial Sports Surface Maintenance Operative

Chappell Enterprises UK • Permanent • Remote (UK) • 1d ago

At A Glance
• Job Title: Padel Court & Artificial Sports Surface Maintenance Operative
• Location: UK-wide (Midlands base preferred)
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Start Date: Immediate
• Sector: Sports Maintenance
• Key Requirements: Experience in grounds maintenance, sports surface maintenance, or a similar practical role, willingness to travel extensively and stay away on a regular basis.

Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you a practical, reliable, and customer-focused professional looking for a dynamic role that combines hands-on work with client interaction? If you have a background in grounds maintenance or sports surface maintenance and enjoy travelling, this could be the perfect fit for you. Our client is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to maintain padel courts and other artificial sports surfaces across the UK.

About Our Client:
Our client is a growing company specialising in the maintenance of padel courts and artificial sports surfaces. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and building strong relationships with their clients.

About the Role:
This varied, hands-on position involves maintaining sports surfaces, conducting routine inspections, performing minor repairs, and managing client relationships. You will be responsible for delivering top-notch maintenance services while helping to expand the company's maintenance offerings. The role requires extensive UK travel with regular overnight stays, potentially Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of padel courts and artificial sports surfaces.
• Undertake mechanical brushing, infill redistribution, and surface cleaning.
• Inspect artificial turf, seams, and surface conditions, completing minor repairs where appropriate.
• Identify and address moss, algae, and weed growth.
• Carry out visual inspections of glass panels, steel structures, fencing, nets, and court infrastructure.
• Check drainage systems and identify potential defects or maintenance requirements.
• Operate and maintain specialist surface maintenance machinery.
• Complete maintenance reports, photographic records, and recommendations for remedial works.
• Build positive relationships with clients and provide advice on ongoing court maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for additional maintenance work and ongoing service contracts.

Skills and Experience:
Essential:
• Experience in grounds maintenance, sports surface maintenance, or a similar practical role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organise workload and work independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and stay away from home.

Desirable:
• Previous experience maintaining padel courts or artificial sports surfaces.
• Knowledge of artificial turf maintenance, brushing, and infill management.
• Experience operating specialist maintenance machinery.
• Experience identifying maintenance requirements and potential additional work.

Why Join our Client?
• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Overnight accommodation and night-out allowances.
• Business expenses covered.
• Specialist training and development.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a developing maintenance service.
• Varied working environment across UK sports facilities.

To Apply
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!

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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