Operative Level 1 (Sports)

Job Introduction

Worcester City Council is looking for someone to join our grounds maintenance team with a particular interest in sports pitch maintenance.

As part of a small team, which includes working 1 in 4 weekends, your role will provide high quality sports and recreational facilities.

Duties include making sure the pitches are clean and well maintained, line marking, drainage, irrigation, ride on mowing, heavy plant and tractor mounted machinery to carry out pitch renovation, fertilising and seeding. You will ensure that complimentary facilities like changing rooms and toilets are suitable for use and report any faults for repair.

As part of the Greenspace team you will be required to support work in our premier parks and green spaces, ensuring the parks and open spaces are clean and clear of litter and emptying bins.

We are looking for someone with experience of work outdoors all year around, has a full driving licence with category BE1, can use power tools and machinery, can work in a small team and takes pride in their work.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process. If you need any assistance with applying please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@worcester.gov.uk. We can assist with alternative formats for your application or offer a MS Teams interview for example.

For further information about the role, please contact Mark Worrall, Greenspace Manager, at mark.worrall@worcester,gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 27th November 2026