Maintenance Operative

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: £23,849 per annum
Location: Sheffield, Bramall Lane
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Job Description: Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Matchdays where required
Location: All Sheffield United Football Club locations, primarily Bramall Lane
Department: Facilities
Line Manager: Maintenance Manager
Salary: £23,849 per annum
Post Reference: BL022026-PMO

Only applications submitted via our official application form, completed in full, will be considered. Please visit the vacancies page on our website to download and complete the form digitally, or alternatively print and post it following the instructions provided below.

Sheffield United Football Club is seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Operative to support the safe, efficient, and effective operation of Club premises. This role plays an important part in maintaining facilities to a high standard, responding to day-to-day maintenance requirements, and supporting matchday readiness across site.

The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, working closely with the wider facilities and maintenance team to ensure buildings, equipment, and environments are safe, compliant, and well maintained. The role requires a practical, safety-focused approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across multiple locations in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

- Be an expert in resolving maintenance issues having the ability to carry out a variety of maintenance related tasks including basic plumbing, decorating and manual handling.
- Attend all matchdays where required to provide matchday maintenance cover and assist with match readiness.
- Respond quickly and effectively to reactive maintenance requests.
- React in a timely manner to day-to-day general maintenance requirements.
- Playing an active part in carrying out the preventative maintenance programme for the site.
- Monitor and maintain adequate tools and spare parts within the department.
- Ensuring equipment is used safely, with instructions and health and safety procedures being followed at all times.
- Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components required.
- Be alert whilst in all locations to identify any signs of damage and/or health and safety concerns, which may create a potential danger to those on site. Any defects found will be recorded, reported to the Maintenance Manager and Health and Safety Manager and action taken to rectify them as soon as possible.
- Carrying out all work in accordance with risk assessments put in place.
Carry out regular inspections of site in relation to general maintenance works, being one of the first points of contact for all maintenance enquiries.
- Provide support to other staff members within the facilities team to ensure effective service delivery.
- Ensure that activities meet and integrate with the business requirements for quality management, health & safety, legal stipulations and environmental policies and a general duty of care.
- Work with the wider maintenance team and contractors to deliver the optimal programme of planned work and reactive repairs within budget and on time.
- Ensure that all work undertaken is carried out in compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001 standards, as well as SKUK HSEQ regulations and procedures
- Be viewed as key support to all SUFC premises to provide basic repair and maintenance.
- Attend CPD relevant to the Maintenance Operative duties as and when required.
- Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

- Prior experience and practical training in a variety of maintenance related skills e.g. basic plumbing, decorating and manual handling.
- Strong communicative skills, with the ability to liaise with the wider maintenance team. .
- To uphold knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
Experience of working to risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

- To have completed COSHH certification
Construction related Qualification (City & Guilds) or HNC
- To have completed an IOSH qualification
Prior experience carrying out maintenance works within a stadium environment.

Our Benefits Include:

- Hybrid Working Policy
- 25 days annual leave as a minimum + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes
- Life insurance package
- 20% discount on top of sale in the Club Shop
- 2 Volunteering days per year
- 2 Tickets to every Men's Home league game
- 4 Tickets to every Women's Home league game
- Professional development opportunities

Westfield Health:

- 24/7 advice and information line, Online Health e-Hub, Structured counselling
- 24/7 Doctorline (Phone or Webcam)
- MRI, CT and PET scanning service
- Gym discounts and wellbeing resources via Westfield Health
- Cash payouts in the event of death or permanent disability as a result of an accident
- Exclusive rewards, discounts, and special offers from over 1,000 leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations
How to apply: Application Process Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. Sheffield United Application Form Please download and save the application form before inputting information. 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. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy