Somerset Cricket: Matchday Maintenance Assistant (Deadline – Jan 31)

Cricexec; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned sports organization is looking for Matchday Maintenance Assistants at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. Applicants should have practical maintenance experience and strong communication skills. The role includes ensuring cleanliness and safety during events, performing basic repairs, and contributing to an excellent spectator experience. Flexibility is essential as work will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will need to adhere to safety policies while demonstrating integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-match sweeps and manage cleanliness on event days.
• Assist with basic maintenance duties and monitor safety compliance.
• Support the grounds team and ensure high standards of cleanliness and service.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

› › Somerset Cricket: Matchday Maintenance Assistant (Deadline – Jan 31)Location:The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, United Kingdom### DescriptionJob Title: Matchday Maintenance AssistantAccountable to: Head StewardContract: CasualHours: Variable, confirmed a minimum of 10 days in advance. Hours will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.Salary: £12.71 per hourLocation: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton and other nominated Club venuesClosing date: 31 January 2026THE ROLEA fantastic opportunity for several Matchday Maintenance Assistants to join our Safety Team!You can play a vital role in proactively maintaining the facilities on event days, contributing towards the delivery of an outstanding customer experience for all those attending the Cooper Associates County Ground and other nominated Club venues.To give you a snapshot of what this role involves, you'll conduct pre-match sweeps, manage waste and cleanliness throughout the day, and support the wider grounds team with tasks such as positioning barriers, securing sight screens, and moving perimeter boards. They'll also be basic maintenance duties like repairing plumbing leaks, changing light bulbs, and troubleshooting power or water outages, as well as undertaking deeper cleaning when areas are closed. You will support safety measures by monitoring compliance with stadium regulations, reporting breaches, and assisting in emergencies, including raising alarms, recording incidents, and following safety instructions.Additionally, you will uphold the Club’s high standards and values by adhering to safety policies, safeguarding procedures, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. You'll be responsible for ensuring a positive spectator experience through maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service, while also supporting emergency responses and incident management. This role demands flexibility, a proactive approach, and willingness to undertake additional tasks as needed, contributing to a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment.ABOUT YOUAmongst other criteria, you will have a practical approach to tasks, with experience in carrying out simple maintenance and working effectively in customer-facing environments. A good understanding of health and safety standards, alongside strong communication skills to interact with people from diverse backgrounds, and excellent written and verbal English is also essential.To thrive in this role you are a punctual and approachable team player who acts promptly on instructions and demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty, and credibility. You are enthusiastic, positive, resilient, and committed to working in a challenging, high-profile environment, remaining calm under pressure. With a disciplined and flexible attitude, you are willing to work unsociable hours, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays, and are eager to learn, share knowledge, and support team efforts to achieve the best outcomes.**You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.**Please download the full job description here:It is important you read the job description as you'll need to refer to this within your application to show how you meet the essential criteria.**HOW TO APPLY**If you are interested in this position, simply complete our application form below - we use fair and safe recruitment methods therefore we don't review CVs as part of our selection process. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses as this is how we select candidates for the next stage of the process. For more information and support, please read our .If you need further advice, or require any to enable you to apply for roles or participate at any stage of the selection process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] candidates will be invited to interview, either remotely via Microsoft Teams or in person at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on the w/c 08 February 2026.