Assistant Mechanic

The Assistant Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the machinery and equipment that supports the Sobha Realty Training Centre. The role sits within the Stadium Management team and focuses on ensuring grounds operations run reliably and efficiently. It is a hands-on, fast-paced position centred on the upkeep and performance of specialist turf care machinery.

• Maintain and service club machinery, ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently and in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Keep accurate maintenance records, maintaining detailed logs of servicing, repairs and inspections to support long-term planning.
• Support breakdown response, reacting quickly and effectively to unexpected issues and ensuring machinery is fit for purpose after repair.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and partners, liaising with suppliers to arrange servicing, parts and specialist repair work where needed.
• Champion workshop organisation and safety, maintaining a tidy, efficient workspace and following all relevant health and safety regulations to ensure workshop compliance.
• Assist with maintenance planning, working closely with the Head Mechanic on strategies to maintain machinery health and maximise machinery lifespan.
• Manage tools, stock and consumables, helping oversee inventories, fuel supplies and workshop resources in a cost-effective way.
• Support wider team training, helping train others on machinery use and safety and sharing knowledge to foster a supportive, team-focused culture.

• Level 3 Agricultural Technician training or significant workshop experience, with advanced machinery maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of and confidence in working with sports turf or amenity landscape equipment.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, manual handling, COSHH and wider compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, including diagnosing faults, responding to breakdowns and finding effective long-term solutions to mitigate future issues.
• Exceptional communication skills for collaborating with colleagues, coaching staff and external partners.
• Proactive and flexible approach, comfortable adapting to varied tasks and working patterns, including occasional weekend callouts.
• Competence with the physical requirements of the role, including operating equipment and handling materials.
• A full clean UK driving licence and the ability to travel between locations when required.
• Completion of a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting employment.

• Flexible hybrid working model.

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service.
• Great internal learning and development programmes.
• Priority access to apply for match tickets.
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package.
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme.
• Great discounts with some of the club's partners.
• The opportunity to play a vital role in delivering the ED&I strategy by joining one of the Employee Networks.