Football Tracking Technician (South Coast)

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd.; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. is hiring a Football Tracking Technician to be on-site at EPL/EFL stadiums across the South Coast, including Bournemouth and Brighton. You will setup and calibrate tracking systems, connect and configure PCs, and ensure seamless delivery of GLT and EPTS services across matches.

This role requires strong problem-solving, reliable teamwork, and a passion for football. Expect weekend work with occasional midweek commitments and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of computer hardware, networking, and fibre-optic connectivity.
• Strong schedule flexibility with weekends and occasional midweek commitments during football calendar.

Responsibilities

• Stadium Setup: Rig Hawk-Eye tech, run cables, rig cameras, and work at height.
• System Calibration: pre-match setup, hardware checks, and calibration per procedures.
• Live Match Monitoring: monitor performance, troubleshoot live issues, report fixes.
• Stakeholder Management: liaise with stadium staff, officials, and broadcasters on-site.

Skills

Technical foundation

Availability & flexibility

Professionalism

Mobility: UK driving licence

Football knowledge

Education

No higher education required

Tools

Video routing

Audio over IP

Fiber-optic networking

Job description

Location: Onsite EPL & EFL Stadiums. We are hiring across the South Coast to cover our partner Premier League and EFL stadiums in Bournemouth and Brighton. Ideal candidates will live within easy commuting distance of both locations.

Contract Type: Casual hourly contract – Setup Day & Match Day
Hourly Rate: £13.00 - £18.20 Per Hour. Rates vary depending on role

Role Overview:

As a Football Tracking Technician, you will work on-site at football stadiums across your region, playing a vital role in the delivery of Hawk-Eye’s tracking and officiating technologies for Premier League, EFL, and UEFA fixtures.

You will be responsible for the setup, calibration, and optimisation of services including Goal Line Technology (GLT) and Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems (EPTS). This includes connecting and configuring PCs and hardware within stadium fibre-optic networks, optimising camera alignments, troubleshooting technical issues in real time, and coordinating closely with remote operations centres, on-site technical leads, and replay operators to ensure seamless match delivery.

Comprehensive technical training and ongoing support will be provided, giving you full exposure to industry-leading sports technology systems and live match operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in elite football environments, live broadcast technology, and high-performance sports operations at the highest level of the game.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in sports technology while maintaining a flexible routine. Because live matchday operations follow the football fixture calendar - predominantly concentrated on weekends with occasional midweek commitments for training and fixtures - we are seeking candidates with strong availability to cover these key operational windows.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Stadium Setup: Rigging Hawk-Eye technology at the stadium. Please note: This involves physically demanding work, including running heavy cables, rigging cameras, and working at height.

• System Calibration: Conducting pre-match setup, hardware checks, and technical calibration of tracking systems in accordance with standard operational procedures.

• Live Match Monitoring: Actively monitoring hardware and software performance during live matches to instantly troubleshoot, resolve, and report technical errors.

• Stakeholder Management: Liaising professionally with stadium staff, match officials, and host broadcasters on-site, serving as a trusted brand ambassador for Hawk-Eye

Why Is This The Right Job For You?

We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, professional, and passionate about football. This position is perfect for you if you possess:

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• A passion for innovation

• A willingness to learn

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment

• Flexible schedule with primary weekend availability

• An interest in the sport of Football

Skills and Requirements

Essential Criteria and Skills

• Technical Foundation: A solid understanding of computer hardware, networking, and fibre-optic connectivity, with a quick aptitude for learning in-house technology and software.

• Availability & Flexibility: : Strong schedule flexibility, with primary availability focused on weekends and occasional midweek evening matchdays/training sessions in alignment with the football calendar

• Professionalism: High level of professionalism and a calm, solutions-focused attitude when working in highly visible, client-facing scenarios.

• Mobility: A full UK driving license

• Passion: Strong football knowledge and a genuine interest in the sport.

Desirable/Bonus Skills & Experience:

• Broadcast and Live events experience

• Video routing Knowledge

• Experience with Audio Over IP devices

What Difficulties Might I Face?

Up to this point, while there may be many things that you find intriguing about this role, the difficulties you may face should not be ignored.

Working Hours: Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and midweek evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles right to the end.
High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure

As You Progress:

You may also have the chance to:

• Opportunities for full-time employment

• Increase your skillset and be more involved within our team

• Contribute to improvements in VAR workflows and cutting-edge tech development

We’ll support you every step of the way, but these are roles where focus, resilience, and professionalism are a must.

Team Culture

At Hawk-Eye, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, high-performance culture where trust, passion, and innovation thrive. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member is empowered to push boundaries and contribute to the future of sports technology. Our work is guided by three core values:

• We are Brave: We challenge the status quo, embrace big ideas, and constantly seek new ways to innovate in the sports entertainment industry. We aren't afraid to take risks in pursuit of excellence.

• We are Owners: We take personal accountability for our work, our decisions, and our collective success. We celebrate our wins together and treat every challenge as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.

• We are Inclusive: We believe our diversity makes us stronger. We cultivate a welcoming environment where unique perspectives are valued, all while being united by our shared love for sports and technology.