Cricket Groundsperson

Company Description

Founded in 1849, Slough Cricket Club is one of Berkshire's most established and respected cricket clubs. Based at Chalvey Road since 1899, the club has been a prominent force in Thames Valley cricket for over a century.

Our 1st XI competes in the Home Counties Premier Cricket League, while multiple senior teams play across various divisions of the Thames Valley Cricket League. We also run a thriving junior section for boys and girls competing in the Berkshire Youth Cricket League, alongside Sunday teams participating in the South East Cricket League and Middlesex Premier League and Home Counties Women's Cricket League .

As the club continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Full-Time Cricket Groundsperson to take responsibility for the preparation, maintenance, and ongoing development of our three cricket grounds.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting hands-on role for a dedicated cricket groundsperson who takes pride in producing outstanding playing surfaces and maintaining facilities to a high standard.

You will be responsible for ensuring that our grounds are match-ready throughout the season, supporting senior, junior, and community cricket while contributing to the long-term improvement of the club's facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Cricket Pitch Preparation & Maintenance

• Prepare and maintain high-quality cricket pitches for matches, training sessions, and competitions.
• Carry out rolling, mowing, watering, marking, repairs, and all aspects of wicket preparation.
• Maintain cricket squares, practice wickets, and training facilities throughout the season.
• Undertake end-of-season renovations, including scarification, aeration, overseeding, and top dressing.
• Ensure pitches are prepared to standards suitable for league and premier division cricket.

Grounds & Outfield Management

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all three cricket grounds.
• Maintain outfields through regular mowing, irrigation, and turf management practices.
• Set up and manage sightscreens, pitch covers, boundary equipment, and matchday infrastructure.
• Monitor weather and ground conditions, advising club officials on pitch suitability and availability.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities around fixture schedules and training requirements.

Machinery & Equipment

• Safely operate and maintain grounds machinery, including mowers, rollers, tractors, and utility vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and cleaning of equipment.
• Identify repair, servicing, and replacement needs.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are stored safely and maintained in excellent working condition.

Planning & Club Coordination

• Work closely with the Grounds Chairman, Management Committee, Fixture Secretary, coaches, and team captains.
• Develop and implement seasonal grounds maintenance programmes.
• Coordinate pitch preparation across all fixtures and training activities.
• Provide regular updates on ground conditions, maintenance requirements, and improvement opportunities.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for grounds maintenance activities.
• Liaise with external contractors when required.

Health & Safety

• Maintain safe, clean, and professional playing and spectator environments.
• Follow health and safety procedures when operating machinery and handling materials.
• Ensure safe storage and use of equipment, fuels, fertilisers, and chemicals.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in cricket groundsmanship, particularly cricket square and pitch preparation.
• Good knowledge of turf maintenance and seasonal pitch management.
• Experience operating cricket grounds maintenance machinery.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and take responsibility for multiple grounds.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and bank holidays during the cricket season.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Relevant groundskeeping or sports turf management qualifications.
• Experience preparing cricket pitches for higher-level league cricket.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, turf treatments and grounds renovation.
• Basic mechanical maintenance skills.
• Experience managing grounds maintenance budgets and contractors.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• A full-time role at an established and respected cricket club.
• Responsibility for managing and developing three cricket grounds.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of cricket facilities.
• A supportive club environment with an active cricket community.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

If you are passionate about cricket, take pride in delivering exceptional playing surfaces, and want to play a key role in the success of one of Berkshire's leading cricket clubs, we would love to hear from you.

Join Slough Cricket Club and help us deliver outstanding cricket facilities for players of all ages and abilities. For more information please contact Sign in to view email