Mechanical Workshop Manager

Based on-site at Manchester CFA, this permanent, full-time role will lead the day-to-day operation of the workshop supporting Manchester City's Grounds and Landscaping team. You will help keep essential machinery safe, reliable and ready to support training, matchday and wider operational requirements. The working pattern is expected to include evening and weekend work.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within our Grounds and Landscaping team, we help create and maintain the playing surfaces and landscaped environments that support Manchester City's football operations. Working across Facilities, the team combines practical expertise, careful planning and a shared commitment to keeping our sites safe, well-maintained and ready for the moments that matter.

The Role

As Mechanical Workshop Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the Grounds workshop, making sure maintenance, servicing and repair work is planned and completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Your expertise will help keep the equipment and machinery behind our playing surfaces and landscaped environments available, reliable and fit for purpose.

You will plan preventative maintenance, prioritise workshop activity and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults across a varied range of grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles. You will also coordinate repairs, maintain accurate equipment histories and compliance records, manage stock and spare parts, and raise purchase requests through the agreed procurement processes.

Working closely with the Grounds and Landscaping Lead, Grounds colleagues, Facilities teams, suppliers and external service providers, you will provide clear technical advice and updates on equipment availability and repair priorities. You will support equipment replacement planning, identify practical improvements to workshop operations and help maintain a positive culture of safety, good housekeeping and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to help shape a brand-new mechanical workshop at the City Football Academy. Alongside leading the day-to-day workshop operation, you will support the fit-out and development of a safe, efficient facility equipped for the needs of our Grounds operation. Working closely with the Director of Grounds and other colleagues, you will support the procurement and implementation of equipment including ramps, lifts, grinders, specialist tools and extraction systems, bringing your practical mechanical expertise to the successful delivery of the new workshop.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ Experience maintaining and repairing grounds maintenance machinery, agricultural equipment or comparable specialist plant.

⚽ Skilled in diagnosing and fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

⚽ Ability to plan and coordinate preventative maintenance activity while prioritising competing operational needs.

⚽ Experience managing workshop stock, spare parts, maintenance records and related documentation.

⚽ Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices within a workshop environment.

⚽ Relevant mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering or plant maintenance qualification, or equivalent practical experience, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and use maintenance systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by Sunday 1 November 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

Our recruitment process will involve standard application screening followed by interview.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

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Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.