Groundsperson (Apprentice)

We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family.

Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable.

Who are we: We are Everton Football Club, and we are icons of world football. As one of the bastions of the global game, with a rich and successful history, we are now setting our sights on a new, exciting future. 

With a proud and illustrious past, the Club is currently embarking on a new and exciting journey with the construction of our new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey. With that exciting development comes an ambition to have a Men’s and Women’s First Team squad that is competing regularly at the top of domestic and European football.

Our values underpin how we behave, how we represent our Club in our city, and across the world of football, and how we look after one another daily. They provide a framework for how we work with partners, suppliers, and most importantly our fans.  

About the opportunity:

Everton Football Club is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson (Apprentice) to join our team and help maintain our world-class playing surfaces and facilities to the highest standards.

As a Groundsperson at Everton, you will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of our pitches and surrounding facilities. From pitch cutting and marking to equipment upkeep, your work will ensure our teams have the best possible playing surfaces.

Some key responsibilities include;

• Maintain and prepare sports pitches and playing surfaces to professional standards.
• Carry out pitch marking, grass cutting, and green waste disposal.
• Set up sports pitches and amenity surfaces as required.
• Perform minor construction and landscaping work.
• Operate and maintain machinery, vehicles, and equipment used for ground maintenance.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, keeping work areas clean, tidy, and secure.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and club staff.
• Be flexible in your working hours, including participation in a weekend rota.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive.
• Full support to complete the Level 2 Sports Turf Operative apprenticeship standard.
• A chance to gain invaluable experience in sports turf maintenance in a competitive sporting environment.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• A team player attitude with the ability to work independently when needed.
• A commitment to maintaining health and safety standards.

This role is available on a fixed-term contact, working 40 hours per week. The role will be primarily based at Finch Farm, with opportunities to work from other Club sites as required.

The closing date of this advert is 11 April 2025; however, the Club reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Everton Family is committed to equal opportunities and is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, we accept all job applications in a variety of formats and should you need any documents in a different format or require any further support or assistance please contact the Recruitment Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com.