| Position | Stadium Grounds Person |
| Posted | 20 May 2026 |
| Expired | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Company | Colchester United Football Club |
| Location | Colchester | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Job Title: Colchester United Grounds Person
Reporting to: Head Grounds Person / Deputy Head Grounds Person
Location: Colchester United Football Club - all sites, including the stadium and training facilities
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be part of the Grounds team and will assist with the preparation, maintenance and presentation of playing surfaces and surrounding areas across all Club sites to ensure they are safe, fit for use and maintained to a high standard.
The Grounds Person will work closely with the Head Grounds Person, Deputy Head Grounds Person and relevant Club departments to support the use and upkeep of the grounds and pitches.
Flexibility within role is essential and candidates must be available to work scheduled hours, including weekends and evenings, as expected within a professional sporting environment.
Responsibilities of the role include:
• Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work across sports playing fields at all Colchester United sites on both natural and artificial surfaces.
• Operating equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining playing surfaces, including operating pedestrian mowers, ride-on mowers and tractors with implements.
• Setting out and marking pitches, and assisting with fertiliser and approved chemical applications, irrigation and routine equipment maintenance.
• Assisting the Grounds Team management with stock control and the ordering of materials and equipment as required.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and upkeep of machinery, tools and storage areas.
• Supporting matchday and training ground preparation, including pre- and post-use repairs and presentation standards.
• Assisting with the induction, support and day-to-day guidance of junior or casual Grounds Staff where required.
Relevant qualifications & experience to do the job competently:
• At least NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent, or demonstrable experience in sports turf maintenance.
• Knowledge of modern sports turf processes and innovations.
• Understanding of what is required to prepare and maintain first-class pitches.
• Appreciation and understanding of agronomic principles in turf management.
• Experience working as a Grounds Person in a similar sporting environment.
• Experience of working as part of a small team; supervisory experience would be an advantage.
• PA1/PA2 and PA6 are desirable.
• A full driving licence is essential.
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week.
Salary:
£26,500 - £28,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.
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