Casual Matchday Ground Staff (Groundskeeping)

How to apply​: Please apply by sending your CV to jobs@qpr.co.uk

Hours of work: ​To work at least 50% of home matches of the season primarily at the Stadium and very occasionally at the Training Ground.

Salary: ​​Competitive based on experience

Location: ​​Loftus Road Stadium

Responsible to: ​Pitch Manager (Stadium)

Department: ​​Groundskeeping

Job Summary and Objectives:

Queens Park Rangers is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Matchday Grounds Persons to assist with the preparation, presentation, and maintenance of our stadium and playing surfaces on matchdays and event days.

Working as part of the Grounds Team, you will help ensure that the pitch, surrounding areas, and stadium environment are maintained to the highest standards, contributing to a safe and professional experience for players, officials, supporters, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting the Stadium Pitch Manager and his team with match day duties to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surface that is match ready for all fixtures.

Role Requirements:

This is a hands-on role based at our Loftus Road Stadium, assisting the grounds team on a matchday in maintaining a state-of-the-art football pitch. Some of the tasks you may be asked to complete include:

• Mowing.
• Marking out.
• Divoting.
• Watering.
• Moving practice goals.
• Moving/deploying the pitch lighting system.

During a matchday you will be helping to ensure the pitch is presented in an excellent condition for the matches and ensure that all tasks are carried out in line with operating procedures. You will also be asked to assist with the post-match clean-up operation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual tasks

Desirable

• Previous experience in sports turf, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar environment.
• An interest in football and sports pitch maintenance.
• Relevant qualifications in horticulture, sports turf management, or grounds maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a professional football environment.
• Hands-on experience in sports turf and stadium operations.
• Flexible casual work around fixtures and events.
• Training and development opportunities where appropriate.
• Club uniform

As a small and tight knit grounds maintenance team, QPR recognise the need for all staff to work in a multi-disciplinary manner to encourage personal development and build team spirit to enable the Club and other parts of the company to achieve its objectives.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities and is not intended to restrict any individual in the performance of other duties as required by the Company.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do and as such the role requires a willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS CRC (Criminal Background Check).

All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.