Job Description
Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Groundsperson Apprenticeship
Location: Watford Football Club – Vicarage Road Stadium
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: Successful candidates meeting essential requirements will be
offered an interview as they apply
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Grounds Maintenance department at Watford
Football Club. We are looking to recruit an apprentice groundsperson 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 Stadium, however there may be a requirement at times to work at our Training
Ground in London Colney. During the apprenticeship you will be required to complete the Level 2 Sports
Turf qualification.
The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Grounds Maintenance Team to learn how
to carry 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
maneuvering/maintenance
• Equipment Maintenance - goals, ball stopping nets, advertising boards etc.
• Machinery - greasing, cleaning, setting up, oil checks and visual checks before use
• Ensuring the safety of all playing surfaces
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 nonUK resident with a valid UK work permit and be willing to complete the Level 2 Sports Tuft and or
equivalent qualification as part of the apprenticeship.
You must have:
• The desire to forge a successful career in the Sportsturf industry
• GCSE Maths & English, grade 4 or above
• 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 and have a flexible
approach to tasks and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel various locations due to the demands of the role
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.
