Grounds Assistant (The Yorkshire County Cricket Club)

As we build up for an exciting 2025 season, The Yorkshire County Cricket Club are looking to recruit a number of casual Grounds Assistants. The Grounds team are responsible for the maintaining and producing International and First Class playing surfaces at Headingley Cricket Ground. Alongside Headingley Cricket Ground, the Grounds team support other affiliate grounds such as Bradford Park Avenue and Weetwood.

The Grounds team work closely with the Cricket department, to ensure the pitch is presented to the highest standards for training and matches throughout the season. This role will be a fixed term position throughout the season and will be based across our Headingley Cricket Ground and Weetwood facility.

What this role role will include:

• Supporting the Grounds team with the preparation and maintenance of the grounds to the standards set out by the Head of Grounds
• Support the preparation of cricket pitches and training areas
• Work with various types of machinery when preparing the pitch and drive vehicles when required
• Comply with the Health and Safety Act 1974 and contribute towards a culture where safe working is actively promoted and implemented.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list and the role may be required to undertake additional roles and responsibilities as identified from time to time in order to meet the ongoing requirements of the company.

To apply for this role, you will be required to meet the below essential criteria:

• Willingness to undertake physical work outdoors and in all weathers
• Demonstrable team player who thrives when working alongside others towards a common goal
• Proven track record of reliability and conscientiousness
• Motivated and willing to learn new skills

For more information about the role, and further essential and desirable criteria, you can view the job description here.

Yorkshire Cricket is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. As part of that commitment, this post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Information about how we manage DBS checks can be found in our DBS Guidance.