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Sports Turf Operative

​A Sports Turf Operative is responsible for maintaining and preparing sports turf surfaces to ensure they are in optimal condition for play. Here are some of their key duties:

Turf Maintenance: Mowing, aerating, fertilizing, and overseeding turf to keep it healthy and playable 1.

Irrigation Management: Installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems to ensure proper watering 2.

Pest and Weed Control: Identifying and treating pests, diseases, and weeds to protect the turf 2.

Surface Preparation: Marking out and preparing sports turf surfaces for use, including painting lines and setting up equipment 2.

Safety Inspections: Regularly inspecting the turf for hazards and ensuring it is safe for players 2.

Equipment Operation: Using and maintaining groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, aerators, and sprayers 2.

​Inverness (/ˌɪnvərˈnɛs/ ⓘ; Scots: Innerness;[5] from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis [iɲɪɾʲˈniʃ], meaning "Mouth of the River Ness") is a city in the Scottish Highlands, having been granted city status in 2000.[6] It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council[7] and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands.

Historically it served as the county town of the county of Inverness-shire. Inverness lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on the Aird, and the 18th century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor.[8] It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen (Gleann Mòr) at its northeastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Beauly Firth.

With human settlement dating back to at least 5,800 BC,[9] Inverness was an established self-governing settlement by the 6th century with the first Royal Charter being granted by Dabíd mac Maíl Choluim (King David I) around 1160. Inverness and Inverness-shire are closely linked to various influential clans, including Clan Mackintosh, Clan Fraser and Clan MacKenzie.[10] Local clans unique to the city include Donnchaidh of Inshes (Robertson), MacSheorsa of Castlehill (Cuthbert), MacLean of Dochgarroch, Fraser of Leys and Kinmylies, Baillie of Dunain, Shaw of Essich, and Forbes of Culloden.[11]

The population of Inverness grew from 40,969 in 2001 to 46,969 in 2012, according to World Population Review.[12] The Greater Inverness area, including Culloden and Westhill, had a population of 56,969 in 2012. In 2016, it had a population of 63,320.[13] Inverness is one of Europe's fastest growing cities,[14] with a quarter of the Highland population living in or around it.[15] In 2008, Inverness was ranked fifth out of 189 British cities for its quality of life, the highest of any Scottish city.[16]