Organisation Hull City Tigers Ltd Salary National Minimum Wage Location MKM Stadium, Hull HU3 6HU & Cottingham Training Ground Contract type Closing date 31 December 2025 Job Description Superstadium Management Company are looking for a dedicated and hard-working individual to assist in the maintenance of the playing surfaces at the MKM Stadium and our training ground in Cottingham to the highest professional standard as required for professional sport.
Position Type: Casual
Location: MKM Stadium, Hull HU3 6HU & Cottingham Training Ground
Salary/Pay: National Minimum Wage
Closing Date: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Your key responsibilities
•Ensure our pitches are of the highest standard required for elite sport and safe for use during training and the playing of matches.
•Undertake the preparation and maintenance of sports pitches at the MKM Stadium and First Team Training Ground, including preparing pitch markings prior to all Hull City and Hull FC fixtures.
•Post-match remediation of the playing turf at the MKM Stadium and first team training facilities.
•Be responsible for operating all machinery used onsite in a safe manner and in strict compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.
•Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all machinery used at the site; ensure appropriate daily records relating to the pre-operations checks and machinery use are completed and maintained for inspection.
•Be responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels of fertilisers, seeds and other relevant materials, submitting requests for additional resources via the SMC Facilities Manager.
•Liaise frequently with suppliers/ pitch maintenance consultants to identify new working practices and/or products to improve pitch quality, undertaking any relevant training when required.
•Demonstrate self-motivation, organisation, planning, prioritisation and good time management.
•Be able to work independently or as part of a team.
•Be a frequent user of hand-tools such as spades, forks, trowels, rakes, hoes, shears and secateurs.
What are we looking for?
•Level 2 NVQ in Amenity Horticulture or Level 2 in Sports Turf Management
•Licence holder for driven vehicles such as tractors and ride-on mowers (Desirable)
•PA1 - Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
•PA2 – Technical Award in Boom Sprayer – Hydraulic Nozzle
•Weekend and Evening availability.
•The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.
To apply for this role, please complete our SMC application form found on our website:
SMC Application Form
Superstadium Management Company Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
The safeguarding and welfare of children and young people is paramount of importance to Superstadium Management Company Ltd and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Superstadium Management Company Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all our Board, staff and volunteers to always adhere, demonstrate and communicate this commitment. Superstadium Management Company Ltd fully accepts our responsibility to welfare and protection of children and young people therefore, our aim is for the golden thread of safeguarding to run through every element of the club’s work.