Jobs at The John Smith’s Stadium

Kirklees Stadium Development Ltd is looking to appoint a Maintenance Assistant to work within a small team to maintain the facilities and infrastructure at The John Smith’s Stadium.

The work will be varied and will involve working outdoors most of the time.  You will be expected to use a variety of hand tools, observing the appropriate safety procedures.  You will be expected to assist with the cleaning of the site, including car parks, terraces, concourses etc, pre and post events.

The role will include the general maintenance of equipment and repairs, painting and decorating and some lifting of heavy equipment will be required.

The John Smith’s Stadium is operational all year round.  The post holder will be contracted to work 37 hours per week, plus match and event days, and the specific hours will be flexible depending on the needs of the business.

The successful applicant will be self motivated, able to communicate on all levels, and have the ability to work on their own initiative. They will have experience of working in a maintenance environment and ideally have a maintenance related qualification, although this is not mandatory.

The hourly rate for this position is £11.44 per hour.

To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter demonstrating how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the criteria of the job description, to Mrs Jayne Armitage, HR Manager at Jayne.armitage@ksdl.org.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 20 September 2024.

Please see full job description here

KSDL is looking for retail staff to join our catering team at The John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield.

The Stadium caters for Huddersfield Town and Huddersfield Giants fans, so there is plenty of opportunity to be involved in our inhouse catering operation. There will also be opportunities throughout the year to support in other areas of the business.

We  need highly experienced, passionate and committed individuals to ensure that all fans have an enjoyable and memorable experience. We will require you to be well presented, friendly, approachable and with an eye for detail. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• Team Leaders
• Kiosk Staff
• Cellar/ Logistics Staff

You must be:

• Friendly and Outgoing
• Customer Focused
• Team Player

If this is YOU, then APPLY TODAY stating which role(s) you are applying for.

Please send your CV to retailstaffsupport@ksdlcatering.co.uk

KSDL is looking for Retail Stand Managers to work on matchdays at The John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield.

The Stadium caters for Huddersfield Town and Huddersfield Giants fans, so there is plenty of opportunity to be involved in our inhouse catering operation.

We need highly experienced, passionate and committed Stand Managers to be involved during this exciting time here at The John Smith’s Stadium. A successful Stand Manager will:

• Be a highly passionate and motivated leader.
• Have extensive knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene, Health and Safety and Liquor Licensing.
• Have strong Leadership skills within the hospitality industry either in a high-volume bar or Sports Stadium.
• Have a sound understanding of Customer Service within the retail/hospitality industry.
• Be hardworking, engaging, flexible and have a friendly manner towards customers.
• Be able to communicate at all levels with customers, colleagues and managers.
• Have confidence in leading your team and when meeting with people at all levels.
• Be organised.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork throughout and have a hands on approach.
• Be able to think on your feet and solve problems when required.
• Be able to work in a fast paced working environment and be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.

This is a casual, hourly paid position with competitive rates of pay.

If this is YOU then apply today.

Please send your CV to retailstaffsupport@ksdlcatering.co.uk

The John Smith’s Stadium are now recruiting part time catering staff to work on both match days and non match days. We have opportunities in the following areas:

• Public Catering Food and Bar service staff
• Team leaders
• Area Managers

To apply for any of the above positions, please email your CV to Jamie.Taylor@ksdlcatering.co.uk

We are currently recruiting staff and Managers for our prestigious hospitality areas.

Staff – You will have excellent customer service skills engaging with many different clientele; be passionate about the hospitality industry; willing to work within bar/waiting areas and be able to commit to the season to ensure our excellent service standards are maintained. A minimum of 1 years’ experience is essential due to nature of the business.

Managers – As a Manager you will support the management team and assist in maintaining our excellent customer experience through motivating and training our team of casual staff. You must be hands on, self motivated, be passionate about the business and strive to identify opportunities to upsell within the hospitality areas. This position plays a key role on matchday and it is essential you are able to commit to the season and be flexible with working hours. The position is casual, however we encourage development/progression within their teams and offer additional work during non-matchday events. It is anticipated that applicants will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience within the hospitality industry.

We offer an excellent rate of pay, training and further benefits if you wish to pursue a career in the catering and hospitality business.

If you are interested in either of the above vacancies, please send a CV to Jamie.Taylor@ksdlcatering.co.uk