Specialist Machine Operator/ KORO – Sport Pitch Projects

E3 Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Machine Operator for exciting turf renovation projects across the UK. This hands-on role involves operating advanced machinery, including the Koro Field TopMaker, to enhance sports pitches and grounds. Ideal candidates will have experience in turf renovation and a collaborative mindset. With competitive salaries and benefits, including travel expenses and bonuses, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a specialist sector. Join a team that values quality and craftsmanship, and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Company van/pickup or car allowance

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Government pension scheme

Statutory sick pay

Christmas Bonus

All travel expenses covered

£50/day meal allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf renovation or professional grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate Koro machinery or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist turf renovation equipment across various sites.
• Perform deep renovations and stitch polypropylene fibres into pitches.

Skills

Turf Renovation

Koro Machinery Operation

Professional Grounds Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Tools

Koro Field TopMaker

Job description

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.

For more information or a confidential career discussion, feel free to contact me directly at E3 Recruitment