Casual Grounds Technician – Cricket Turf Mastery

Surrey County Cricket Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5% Club Bonus Scheme

23 days holiday, increasing to 28 days

Job summary

Surrey County Cricket Club is seeking a Casual Grounds Person to maintain world-class playing surfaces to the highest standards. You will be part of a passionate team and contribute to turf care in a sporting environment, with the potential for progression to a senior grounds person as you gain experience and qualifications.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the cricket season, with hands-on duties across mowing, setting up facilities, and ground renovations to

Qualifications

• > Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• > Commitment to delivering work of the highest standard with attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• > Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• > Flexible and proactive approach to working hours, including availability for evenings and weekends in line with the demands of the cricket season.
• > Genuine passion for sport and a clear understanding of the operational requirements of cricket fixtures and seasonal demands.
• > Good turf skills and ideally some experience of preparing a cricket wicket.
• > Good horticultural knowledge.
• > Turf science qualification or equivalent desirable but not essential.
• > Ability to carry out basic maintenance on equipment.
• > Spraying qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Club’s playing surfaces are maintained and presented to the highest standards using turfcare machinery, equipment, and techniques.
• Carry out match-day duties such as setting up practice facilities/fielding nets, boundary rope, sightscreens, advertising boards, wicket repair and re-marking.
• Handle ground preparation and renovation, including rain covers, mowing, and operating machinery.
• Collaborate with groundstaff to ensure smooth matchdays and non-matchdays.
• Perform tidying, strimming, hedge cutting and routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain health and safety in the workplace and comply with procedures.
• Perform other duties consistent with grounds preparation at a leading sporting venue.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Flexible hours

Passion for sport

Good turf skills

Horticultural knowledge

Turf science qualification

Equipment maintenance

Spraying qualification (desirable)

Education

Turf science qualification

Job description

Surrey County Cricket Club is seeking a Casual Grounds Person to maintain world-class playing surfaces to the highest standards. You will be part of a passionate team and contribute to turf care in a sporting environment, with the potential for progression to a senior grounds person as you gain experience and qualifications.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the cricket season, with hands-on duties across mowing, setting up facilities, and ground renovations to