Matchday Grounds Technician (Casual)

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City Football Group is seeking a Casual Groundsperson in Manchester to assist with the preparation and maintenance of stadium pitches for matchdays. The role involves supporting the grounds team, performing divoting, repairs and post-match mowing, and ensuring equipment is ready and safe for kick-off and throughout the game.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with the match schedule, with duties across Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium.

Qualifications

• Practical outdoor work experience or willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to collaborate with a grounds team and follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with matchdays.
• Strong communication skills and attentiveness to safety and procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to producing high-quality grounds.
• Comfortable working in an active matchday environment at stadiums.

Responsibilities

• Support pitch preparation, repair and maintenance for Etihad and Joie Stadium surfaces.
• Set up goals, nets and corner flags and manage pitch equipment before kick-off.
• Carry out divoting and pitch repairs during warm-ups and half-time; post-match mowing.
• Position grow lights when required and maintain grounds machinery and tools.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and assist matchday operations to run safely.

Skills

Practical outdoor work

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Clear communication

Reliability & punctuality

Matchday environment

Job description

City Football Group is seeking a Casual Groundsperson in Manchester to assist with the preparation and maintenance of stadium pitches for matchdays. The role involves supporting the grounds team, performing divoting, repairs and post-match mowing, and ensuring equipment is ready and safe for kick-off and throughout the game.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with the match schedule, with duties across Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium.