Apprentice Grounds Person

Organisation

Stockport County Football Club

Salary

To be confirmed

Location

Carrington Training Centre

Contract type

Apprentice (Full time)

Closing date

10 August 2026

Job Description

Candidate Profile:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Grounds Maintenance department at Stockport County Football Club. We are seeking a highly dedicated Apprentice Grounds person to join our team, responsible for executing and maintaining an elite pitch maintenance programme across all club sites.

Position Overview:

This full-time role, comprising of 40 hours per week, will encompass evening, weekend, and match-day commitments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who is prepared to meet the dynamic demands of both the position and the broader needs of the organisation. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a passion for groundskeeping and a commitment to excellence. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role and become a part of the Stockport County Football Club family.

This opportunity is open to UK/EU residents and non-residents with a valid UK work permit.

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Head Groundsman, this role is primarily based at the SCFC Carrington training centre, with additional responsibilities at our stadium Edgeley Park. As a member of our grounds maintenance team, you will be instrumental in the upkeep and enhancement of both stadium and training pitches.

Enrolled onto sports turf level 2 qualification

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the grounds team in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of all playing surfaces and football pitches at both the training ground and Stadium to the standards required by the Football Authorities.
• Ensure all areas are maintained and kept to the highest professional and industry standards.
• Undertake all grounds management duties including but not limited to cutting, mowing, line marking, aerating, devoting, fertiliser and sand application, strimming and rotary mowing, and grooming of pitch surfaces.
• Drive ride-on mowers, tractors and use all associated attachments and implements responsibly, verti-draining and multi-coring.
• Keep surrounding areas and ground storage areas maintained and tidy.
• Adapt to varying work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and match days, to meet the club's needs.
• Wear any personal protective equipment provided, and comply with all Health and Safety guidelines, working in a manner not to cause injury or harm to yourself or anyone else, or the property of the Club.



Key relationships

• Head Grounds person and Grounds Staff colleagues
• Head Of Stadium Operations/Stadium Manager
• First Team Coaching Personnel

How to apply

Please send your CV, and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: liam.cash@stockportcounty.com You will be asked to complete an application form as part of your application, this will be emailed directly to you by our HR department. Due to the nature of the role, an immediate start is available for the right candidate. Salary: Salary will vary based on experience. Stockport County Promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Safeguarding: Safeguarding at Stockport County Football Club is everyone’s responsibility, and we strive to ensure it is the golden thread through all the work we do. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults who engage in any club activities, all posts (including interns and volunteers) are subject to relevant background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. This includes appropriate references, DBS and right to work checks.

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