Grounds Workshop Assistant

Kick It Out; Lancing; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent football charity is seeking a part-time Grounds Workshop Assistant at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing. The role involves servicing, repairs, and maintenance of equipment while ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and a valid UK driving licence. Additional perks include complimentary meals, holiday benefits, and access to training opportunities. This position emphasizes equal opportunity and safeguarding practices in the workplace.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday (pro rata)

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an agricultural and horticultural workshop environment is ideal.
• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work principles.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs, and maintenance of machinery.
• Perform administration related to work to keep records updated.
• Work at various club venues as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Full, current UK driving licence

Tools

Agricultural and horticultural equipment

Job description

• American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week, to be worked across 3 days per week to include some evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 17th February 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Do you have a passion for football and machinery?

The role will carry out all aspects of servicing, repairs, and maintenance of the grounds department machinery and equipment, to help ensure this is safe and fit for use as required. You will also be required to carry out administration in relation to the work carried out to ensure records are kept up to date.

This role is part time working across 3 days per week. Your hours will work alongside our other part-time Grounds Workshop Assistant. You will be based primarily at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing with work undertaken at other club venues to meet the business needs.

We are looking for someone who is a good communicator with strong problem-solving skills. Ideally, you will have experience working in an agricultural and horticultural workshop environment and on equipment and machinery associated with this industry, however this is not essential. You will understand Health & Safety at Work principles and how to carry out risk assessments. You must hold a full, current UK driving licence including category B+E.

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

🥗 Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

🏝️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

⚡Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

👶 Enhanced family policies

🏋️♀️Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

🎫 Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season

🎓 In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

💰 Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

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.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

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