Sports Landscape Technician

ReQuire Consultancy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Sports Landscape Technician to shape golf courses and sports surfaces. You will operate machinery and work on prestigious projects across the UK and Europe. Successful candidates will have experience in earthworks and be able to work autonomously. The position includes competitive pay, travel allowances, and a strong culture of training and development.

Benefits

Paid travel and accommodation

Meal and night bonuses

Company vehicle and tools provided

29 days annual leave

Rain Off Pay – up to 8 hours/day

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and dozers for shaping
• Work from architect plans to shape terrain
• Take ownership working unsupervised or in a team
• Travel to project sites in the UK and Europe

Skills

Operating plant machinery

Sports field construction experience

Interpreting plans

Organised and deadline-driven

Good communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Flexible shift availability

Job description

Sports Landscape Technician / Earthworks Specialist – UK & Europe

Are you an experienced Technician who perhaps has a with a passion for shaping world-class golf courses and sports surfaces? ReQuire are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based specialist contractor with a strong reputation in golf course construction and sports infrastructure across the UK and Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Golf Course Shaper or Earthworks Specialist to work on prestigious projects with an expert team delivering high-quality results.

Job responsibilities:

• Operating excavators, dozers, and other plant machinery to sculpt golf courses and sports pitches

• Working from architect/engineer plans to shape terrain, install drainage, and prepare for revegetation

• Taking ownership of tasks and working unsupervised or as part of a professional crew

• Travelling to project prestigious sites across the UK and Europe – staying away from home when required (accommodation & allowances provided)

The skills we are looking for:

• Skilled in operating plant for earthworks, shaping, and finishing

• Experienced in sports field or golf course construction

• Comfortable interpreting plans and working safely on active construction sites

• Organised, deadline-driven, and a good communicator

• Hold a full UK driving licence

• Able to travel and work flexible shifts

Whats on offer:

• Salary dependant upon experience

• Paid travel and accommodation when working away

• Meal and night bonuses when staying away

• Company vehicle, uniform, PPE, and all tools provided

• 29 days annual leave

• Rain Off Pay – up to 8 hours/day when work is called off due to weather

• A strong culture of investing in training and development the company are a proud Gold Member of The 5% Club

This is more than a job it's actually a chance to be part of iconic builds across the UK and Europe, working with a respected name in the industry. If you’ve got the shaping skills, we’d love to hear from you. first up, St Andrews, who's' in?!

Apply now by contacting Louise Howard who is leading the charge on this recruitment drive for our client.