Job Description
Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Groundsman
Salary: Dependant on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club – Stadium
Type: Permanent Full Time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Grounds Maintenance department at Watford
Football Club. We are looking to recruit two groundsmen to be a part of a forward-thinking team
responsible for providing a pitch maintenance programme and to ensure delivery of an excellent playing
surface at the Clubs Stadium based in Watford.
The role will be based on a 40-hour week which will include evening, weekend and matchday hours
and will be based at our Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, however there may be a requirement at
times to work at our Training Ground in London Colney.
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Stadium Grounds Maintenance Team to
be primarily responsible for carrying out the following duties:
• Pitch Maintenance - Procedures including but not limiting, mowing, marking, aeration, fertilising,
scarifying, frost cover application, top dressing, seeding and pitch light
manoeuvring/maintenance.
• Equipment Maintenance - Goals, ball stopping nets, advertising boards etc.
• Machinery - Greasing, cleaning, setting up, oil checks and visual checks before use
• Liaising with first team/academy coaches and managers
• Ensuring the safety of all playing surfaces
• Adhere to club’s health and safety procedures
The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be
flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.
Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non UK
resident with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within a similar role.
You must have:
• Experience working in winter sports surfaces
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team and using own initiative
• Willing to work unsociable hours which will include evenings and weekends
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role
You would ideally have, but not vital:
• Spraying certificates (or working towards)
• NVQ level 2 sports turf or equivalent or working towards/willing to work towards
• Experience Working within a multi-sport environment
• Experience using SGL pitch lights
As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:
1. Complete reference requests prior to interview
2. Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence
process
3. If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate
level (role dependant)
Club Commitment:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer
and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding:
We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure
that club policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
