Football Tracking Technician

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

Role Overview

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Stadium Setup: Rigging Hawk-Eye technology at the stadium. Please note: 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

Why Is This The Right Job For You?

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

Skills And Requirements

Essential Criteria and Skills

• 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 license
• Passion: Strong football knowledge and a genuine interest in the sport.

Desirable/Bonus Skills & Experience

• Broadcast and Live events experience
• Video routing Knowledge
• Experience with Audio Over IP devices

What Difficulties Might I Face?

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.

Working Hours : Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and midweek evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles right to the end.

High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure

As You Progress

You may also have the chance to:

• 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, but these are roles where focus, resilience, and professionalism are a must.

Team Culture

At Hawk-Eye, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, high-performance culture where trust, passion, and innovation thrive. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member is empowered to push boundaries and contribute to the future of sports technology. Our work is guided by three core values:

• We are Brave: We challenge the status quo, embrace big ideas, and constantly seek new ways to innovate in the sports entertainment industry. We aren't afraid to take risks in pursuit of excellence.
• We are Owners: We take personal accountability for our work, our decisions, and our collective success. We celebrate our wins together and treat every challenge as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.
• We are Inclusive: We believe our diversity makes us stronger. We cultivate a welcoming environment where unique perspectives are valued, all while being united by our shared love for sports and technology.