Overview
Grounds Staff
Permanent
Newcastle upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: 21st September 2026
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We’re looking for an individual to join our Grounds Maintenance team where you will help us prepare and deliver the very best surfaces for our players to play and train on. You will operate machinery and equipment associated with sports pitch and grounds maintenance as instructed and will undertake maintenance of grass areas hedgerows, outside boundaries and other areas as directed.
Your impact
You will have substantial experience in a similar role with knowledge of all aspects of ground maintenance machinery. It is essential you hold GCSE English & Maths at grade 3 or above as well as NVQ level 1 and 2 in Grounds Maintenance or equivalent.
About the team
You will report into the Head Grounds Staff and join a welcoming and enthusiastic team who are committed to ensuring our teams have the best environment in which to play and train. Due to the nature of this work applicants must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions, work weekends / unsociable hours and maintain confidentiality at all times.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.
Job Expiry Date: 2026-09-21 07:00:00
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