Casual Matchday Groundstaff (Sports Turf)

Department: Grounds
Reporting: Head of Grounds
Location: Gtech Community Stadium
Salary: £16.92 per hour

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. 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.

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.

Previous use of pedestrian machinery and experience in pitch repair works is essential. We are looking for people with previous experience in grounds or greenkeeping at other sites. The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering an outstanding playing surface at an elite level. They will have experience of working within an in-house team of ground staff, as well as the ability to manage any use of seasonal/matchday contracting staff at the Club. We would expect this person to have a deep knowledge of pitch maintenance.

This person will have excellent communication skills which will enable the delivery of a world-class stadium pitch. They will have a good attention to detail, excellent planning and be able to work within a team that presents and maintains a world-class stadium pitch.

Main Accountabilities

• 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.

This job description does not contain all the duties and responsibilities that may arise in this role, and you will need to undertake other duties as instructed or on initiative to ensure the safe operational functioning of the stadium. Expectation is to work at least 95% of home fixtures. Please note - payment is for pre- and post-match tasks. During the game the 90 mins is deemed as a break and will not be paid.

Person Specification - Essential Characteristics

• 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.
• NVQ L2 qualification in sports turf, green keeping and groundsmanship or equivalent.
• 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.
• A clean UK driving license, to allow for travel to and from the stadium if required.
• 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.

General Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements.
• To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work.

Inclusion Statement

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. 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.

Safeguarding Statement

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. To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice. The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team. Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.