Assistant Mechanic

Arsenal Football Club; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Learning programs

Hybrid work

Match tickets

Health benefits

Employee network

Partner discounts

Assistance program

Job summary

Arsenal Football Club is seeking an Assistant Mechanic to maintain and enhance the stadium’s turf care machinery. Reporting to the Head Mechanic and Head Grounds Person, you will apply hands-on expertise to keep operations reliable and efficient.

You’ll service equipment, keep maintenance logs, assist with breakdowns, and coordinate with suppliers for parts. A Level 3 Agricultural Technician qualification or equivalent workshop experience is essential, along with a clean UK driving licence and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Agricultural Technician training or equivalent workshop experience.
• Experience with turfcare machinery in sports turf or landscaping.
• Strong health and safety knowledge with COSHH and related regs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service club machinery, ensuring safe operation per manufacturer specs.
• Keep accurate maintenance records of servicing, repairs and inspections.
• Support breakdown response to ensure machinery is fit for purpose after repair.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and partners for servicing and parts.
• Champion workshop organisation and safety in line with regs.
• Assist with maintenance planning with the Head Mechanic.
• Manage tools, stock and consumables cost-effectively.
• Help train teammates on machinery use and safety.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Turfcare machinery

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Proactive & flexible

Manual handling

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Agricultural Technician training

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Mechanic to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the machinery and equipment that supports our Sobha Realty Training Centre. You’ll be part of our Stadium Management team, ensuring our grounds operations run reliably and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where you’ll take pride in the upkeep and performance of specialist turf care machinery. Working closely with our Head Mechanic and Head Grounds Person, you will utilise your mechanical expertise, problem‑solving mindset and proactive approach to keep our facilities at their very best.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Your day-to-day

• Maintain and service club machinery - you’ll ensure all equipment operates safely, efficiently and in line with manufacturer specifications
• Keep accurate maintenance records - you will consistently maintain detailed logs of servicing, repairs and inspections to support long‑term planning
• Support breakdown response - you’ll respond quickly and effectively to unexpected issues, making sure machinery is fit for purpose after repair
• Collaborate with manufacturers and partners - you will liaise with suppliers to arrange servicing, parts and specialist repair work where needed
• Champion workshop organisation and safety - you’ll actively maintain a tidy, efficient workspace and follow all relevant health and safety regulations to ensure workshop compliance
• Assist with maintenance planning - you will work closely with the Head Mechanic on strategies to maintain machinery health and maximise machinery lifespan
• Manage tools, stock and consumables - you’ll help oversee inventories, fuel supplies and workshop resources in a cost‑effective way
• Support with wider team training - you will help train others on machinery use and safety, sharing knowledge and fostering a supportive, team‑focused culture

What we are looking for

• Mechanical expertise - you come with Level 3 Agricultural Technician training or significant workshop experience, with advanced machinery maintenance skills
• Turfcare machinery knowledge - you’re knowledgable and confident in your experience with sports turf or amenity landscape equipment
• Health and safety awareness - you possess a solid understanding of health and safety regulations, manual handling, COSHH and wider compliance requirements
• Excellent problem‑solving ability - you're comfortable to diagnosing faults, responding to breakdowns and finding effective long‑term solutions to mitigate future issues
• Exceptional communication skills - you’re well‑versed in collaborating with colleagues, coaching staff and external partners effectively
• Proactive and flexible approach - you’re comfortable adapting to varied tasks and working patterns, including occasional weekend callouts
• Competence with physical requirements - you’re able to meet the manual and physical demands of this role, including operating equipment and handling materials
• A full clean UK driving licence - you hold a clean UK driving license and you’re able to travel between our locations when required

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits packageA leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners
• An opportunity to play a vital role in delivering our ED&I strategy by joining one of our Employee Networks

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team - view their stories here.

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. If you need disability‑related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in the application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Application Closing Date - Sunday 15th November 2026

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

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Good luck!