Cricket Grounds & Pitch Technician
Location: Loughborough
Pay Rate: £15.89 - £16.75 per hour
Hours: Seasonalised hours -
- April to September: 44 hours per week
- October to March: 30 hours per week
- Occasional weekend work required
Please note: A full UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.
Are you passionate about cricket and take pride in producing high-quality playing surfaces? Do you have practical grounds maintenance experience and want to develop your skills in a professional sporting environment?
Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a prestigious university recognised for its excellence in sport-related disciplines. They are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Cricket Grounds & Pitch Technician to join their established Grounds & Gardens team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in cricket groundsmanship who wants to take the next step in their career, working alongside experienced professionals to maintain some of the country's leading cricket facilities.
About Our Client
Our client, a top-performing UK university, is renowned for its world-class sporting facilities and strong reputation in sport-related disciplines.
The university hosts an exceptional range of elite sporting facilities, supporting national and international fixtures, training camps and televised events.
The Grounds & Gardens team plays a vital role in maintaining these facilities to the highest standards, ensuring outstanding playing conditions for athletes at every level.
About the Role
As a Cricket Grounds & Pitch Technician, you will work as part of a skilled and experienced grounds team, supporting the preparation, maintenance and development of high-quality cricket playing surfaces.
Working primarily across the ECB National Centre and wider university cricket facilities, you will be involved in all aspects of cricket pitch preparation and ongoing maintenance, helping to ensure surfaces meet the demanding standards required for professional and high-performance sport.
This is a practical, hands-on position offering exposure to specialist turf management techniques, modern machinery and industry-leading facilities, alongside opportunities to further develop your knowledge and technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, maintenance and repair of natural turf cricket pitches, practice nets and outfields.
- Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, rolling, marking out, irrigation and general turf care.
- Support the preparation of cricket surfaces for training sessions, matches and major sporting events.
- Assist with end-of-season renovations, including aeration, scarification, overseeding and topdressing.
- Operate and maintain a range of specialist grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
- Monitor playing surfaces and assist with identifying and addressing turf-related issues.
- Support the maintenance of synthetic cricket surfaces and associated facilities where required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all cricket facilities are maintained to consistently high standards.
- Follow health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices across all activities.
- Assist with general sports grounds maintenance duties across the wider university estate when required.
Requirements
Essential:
- Previous practical experience in cricket groundsmanship, sports turf maintenance or a closely related grounds maintenance environment.
- A good understanding of basic turf maintenance practices and cricket pitch preparation.
- Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
- A strong work ethic, with excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and develop existing skills.
- Flexibility to work seasonal hours and occasional weekends to meet operational requirements.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Desirable:
- Previous experience preparing cricket pitches within a club, school, county or professional sporting environment.
- A relevant qualification in Sports Turf Management, Groundsmanship or Horticulture.
- Familiarity with cricket pitch renovation techniques and seasonal maintenance programmes.
- Experience maintaining synthetic sports surfaces.
- Relevant machinery operation, pesticide application or other industry certifications.
- An interest in modern turf management practices and sustainable grounds maintenance.
Why Join Our Client?
- Elite Sporting Environment: Gain valuable experience working on cricket facilities used by national and international teams.
- Career Development: Develop your technical knowledge and skills through practical experience, ongoing training and industry-recognised qualifications.
- Experienced Team: Work alongside knowledgeable grounds professionals who are committed to maintaining exceptional playing surfaces.
- Specialist Facilities: Gain exposure to modern turf management techniques, advanced equipment and high-performance sporting environments.
- Varied Work: Enjoy a hands-on role where no two days are the same, with opportunities to contribute to prestigious fixtures and events.
- Professional Growth: Build your experience within a respected sporting institution and develop your career in cricket groundsmanship.
To Apply
If you are an enthusiastic grounds professional with a passion for cricket and a desire to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you!
Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's commitment to delivering outstanding cricket facilities and exceptional playing conditions.