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About the Role

We require match day/event day grounds staff to join our pool of workers who can be called upon to work at the Gtech Community Stadium on an as-required basis. This is a vital role at Brentford FC, as we aim to have the best stadium pitch in the Premier League, and we are committed to continuing to invest in this area over the coming seasons. Working with the Grounds Team, the successful applicants will be required to assist the Head Grounds person and Deputy Head Grounds person in the operational and technical success of events taking place at the Gtech stadium integrated into our match day set up.

Responsibilities

Repair works to the field of play in the form of divoting after warm ups, half time and post-match use.
Post match mowing, using pedestrian rotary and cylinder mowers.
Repositioning and cabling of the grow lights post-game as and when required.
Washdown and cleaning of machinery prior to next use.
Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the Company and your role.
Drive vehicles and handle equipment as required for grounds maintenance operations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and end users and ensure grounds management are kept informed of any issues that may be identified.
Undertaking general maintenance operations associated with pitch and associated infrastructure.
Work within a stadium team to ensure that the Club is able to meet its target of delivering a world-class Stadium pitch.
Undertake other duties as instructed or on initiative to ensure the safe operational functioning of the stadium.

Requirements

Previous use of pedestrian machinery and experience in pitch repair works is essential.
Previous experience in grounds or greenkeeping at other sites is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Good attention to detail.
Excellent planning skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to inspire and motivate others.
Confident working alongside full-time grounds management.
Experience being a Grounds person within sporting environments.
A self-starter with a high level of initiative, proactivity, and assertive approach.
Uses initiative with minimal supervision including in challenging situations.
Can manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines.
Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks as this role will require weekend working.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements.
Build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
Keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
Maintain a flexible approach to work.
Understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
Recognise signs of abuse or harm, respond appropriately, and report any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team.

Skills

Pitch repair
Pedestrian machinery operation
Communication
Attention to detail
Planning
Teamwork
Driving

Location

Gtech Community Stadium

Work Type

Matchday
Event day
As required basis
Weekend working

Experience Level

Elite level playing surface delivery
Working within an in-house team of ground staff
Managing seasonal/matchday contracting staff
Deep knowledge of pitch maintenance

Education Level

NVQ L2 qualification in sports turf, green keeping and groundsmanship or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

£16.92 per hour

About the Company

The Gtech Community Stadium is a multi-purpose venue that is the home of Brentford Football Club and is equipped to host other top-class events.
Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion.
We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging.
Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture.
All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field.
Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices.

Equal Opportunity

We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this.
As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.
We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic.
Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.