Stadium Tech Specialist: Hawk Tracking

Location

Onsite EPL & EFL Stadiums. We are currently hiring across the Northern England area. Ideal candidates will be within commuting distance to numerous EPL and EFL stadiums.

Casual hourly contract – Setup Day & Match Day

£13.00 - £18.20 Per Hour. Rates vary depending on role.

July/August

As a Football Tracking Technical Guarantee, you will work on-site at football stadiums across your region, playing a vital role in the delivery of Hawk‑Eye’s tracking and officiating technologies for Premier League, EFL and UEFA fixtures.

You will be responsible for the setup, calibration and optimisation of services including Goal Line Technology (GLT) and Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems (EPTS). This includes connecting and configuring PCs and hardware within stadium fibre‑optic networks, optimising camera alignments, troubleshooting technical issues in real time and coordinating closely with remote operations centres, on‑site technical leads and replay operators to ensure seamless match delivery.

Comprehensive technical training and ongoing support will be provided, giving you full exposure to industry‑leading sports technology systems and live match operations. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in elite football environments, live broadcast technology and high‑performance sports operations at the highest level of the game.

Full availability across the week is required. This role is designed for those looking to commit to significant hours
, particularly during peak periods of the football calendar.

• Stadium Setup:
  Rigging Hawk‑Eye technology at the stadium. This involves physically demanding work, including running heavy cables, rigging cameras and working at height.
• System Calibration:
  Conducting pre‑match setup, hardware checks and technical calibration of tracking systems in accordance with standard operational procedures.
• Live Match Monitoring:
  Actively monitoring hardware and software performance during live matches to instantly troubleshoot, resolve and report technical errors.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Liaising professionally with stadium staff, match officials and host broadcasters on‑site, serving as a trusted brand ambassador for Hawk‑Eye.

We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, professional and passionate about football. This position is perfect for you if you possess:

• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A passion for innovation
• A willingness to learn
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and pressurised environment
• An interest in the sport of Football

• Technical Foundation: A solid understanding of computer hardware, networking and fibre‑optic connectivity, with a quick aptitude for learning in‑house technology and software.
• Availability & Flexibility:
  Full flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends and mid‑week evening matchdays in strict alignment with the football calendar.
• Professionalism:
  High level of professionalism and a calm, solutions‑focused attitude when working in highly visible, client‑facing scenarios.
• Mobility: A full UK driving licence
• Passion:
  Strong football knowledge and a genuine interest in the sport.

• Broadcast and live events experience
• Video routing knowledge
• Experience with audio over IP devices

Up to this point, while there may be many things that you find intriguing about this role, the difficulties you may face should not be ignored.

Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and mid‑week evenings and we are expected to fulfil our roles right to the end.

Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure.

• Opportunities for full‑time employment
• Increase your skillset and be more involved within our team
• Contribute to improvements in VAR workflows and cutting‑edge tech development

We’ll support you every step of the way,…