Skilled Groundsperson

Job title: SKILLED GROUNDSPERSON (training facility)

Contractual status: Full Time

Hours of work: 37.5 hrs.

Salary range: Competitive Salary Based on Experience

Location: Training Ground / Dens Park Stadium

Dundee Football Club have an exciting opportunity within the Grounds Team Department, and the window for applications is now open. As we continue to invest in our training facilities and grounds team, we are delighted to invite applications for a member of staff to join Dundee Football Club.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking environment where high standards, teamwork, and continual improvement are central to everything we do. The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of our facilities. This role comes at an exciting time for the club as we continue to move forward with plans for both a new training facility and stadium. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the professional environment we are building for players, staff, and supporters alike.

The club are looking for an ambitious, motivated and strategic-thinking skilled Groundsperson for the lead role at the club’s training facility.

The successful candidate will report to the Head Groundsman and Head of Operations & Facilities, working closely with football staff to ensure all training surfaces are maintained to the highest possible standard.

Job Summary

Dundee Football Club have an exciting opportunity within the Grounds Team Department and the window for applications is now open.

The club are looking for an ambitious, motivated and strategical thinking skilled Grounds Person for the lead role in the maintenance of the clubs training facility pitches.

The successful candidate will report to the Head Groundsman and Head of Operations & Facilities, working closely with football staff to ensure all training surfaces are maintained to the highest possible standard.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance, preparation, and presentation of all pitches at the training facilities.
• Delivery of scheduled turf management programs including cutting, feeding, aeration, irrigation, and renovations.
• Ensuring training pitches are consistently available and maintained to a high standard for daily use.
• Operation, care, and routine maintenance of grounds machinery and equipment.
• Monitoring pitch quality, usage, wear, and recovery.
• Compliance with all health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Liaising with coaching, performance, and football operations staff to meet training requirements.
• Providing support at the stadium and on matchdays when required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – GROUNDSPERSON

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in sports turf or grounds maintenance.
• SVQ II or above in Amenity Sports Turf.
• PA1/PA6.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, weekends, and occasional evenings.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance in a football environment.
• PA2

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and understanding of working in a professional environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and professionalism.

Desirable:

• Rapport building with football staff, players and other members of the operational team.
• Manage workload efficiently within demanding timeframes.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Effective communicator.
• Resilient and dedicated.
• Analytical and resourceful.
• Self-motivated.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality on all club matters.

Desirable:

• The ability to work in a dynamic working environment and be prepared to adjust to requirements of the department.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Up to date passport.

Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter via email outlining their suitability for the role to:

recruitment@dundeefc.co.uk

Applications for this position must be submitted by Friday 17th April 2026.

Note:

• This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.