Football Tracking Technician; North

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.

Contract Type: Casual hourly contract – Setup Day & Match Day

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

Start Date: 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. While this is a casual contract, we are seeking candidates with full availability across the week.

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.

• 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 midweek 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.