Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO – Sport Pitch Projects - #1669742

Job Opportunity: Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects Salary: £47,000 per annum OTE: £60,000+ with Overtime Location: UK-Wide Flexible Base Location

We are hiring a Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects to join our expert team, working on a variety of high-profile turf and grounds projects across the UK.Job Opportunity: Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects Salary: £47,000 per annum OTE: £60,000+ with Overtime Location: UK-Wide Flexible Base Location

We are hiring a Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects to join our expert team, working on a variety of high-profile turf and grounds projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional with proven experience in turf renovation, looking to work with the best in the industry, our in-house renovation specialist

About the Role

As a Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects, your primary responsibility will be operating specialist turf renovation equipment, including the Koro Field TopMaker. This powerful machine is used to strip away thatch, surface debris and unwanted grass, leaving an ideal surface for reseeding. You’ll also be involved in stitching polypropylene fibres into pitches and performing deep renovations using advanced techniques and tools

You’ll work across a wide range of sites—sports pitches, golf courses, cricket grounds, schools and universities

What We’re Looking For – Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects:



Previous experience in sports turf renovation or professional grounds maintenance

Proven ability to operate Koro machinery or similar specialist renovation equipment

Confidence working across different site types: school grounds, universities, sports fields, golf, and cricket facilities

A collaborative team mindset with the ability to work independently

Willingness to travel across the UK, including overnight stays when required expenses covered



Salary & Benefits – Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects:



Basic Salary: £47,000 per annum

Overtime Potential: OTE £60,000+



Time and a quarter after 47 hours Mon–Fri

Double time on weekends and Bank Holidays

Christmas Bonus for Bank Holidays worked e.g., £700 if 10 BHs worked



Project Manager Benefits:



Company van/pickup or car allowance

20 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 25 days with service

Government pension scheme

Statutory sick pay



All Travel Expenses Covered when working away:



Accommodation

Mileage/travel

£50/day meal allowance



Standard Work Week: 47 hours



This position as a Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, high-performance role and wants to grow with a business that values quality and craftsmanship. You’ll be at the heart of major turf renovation works, with opportunities to build a strong future in a specialist sector

Apply now and take your career forward as a Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO Machine Operative – Sport Pitch Renovation Projects with a leader in the field

I'm Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment. I connect top professionals with roles that support long-term career growth across the UK

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