--- title: "Football Tracking Technician (South Coast)" company: "Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/hawk-eye-innovations-hei" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/hawk-eye-innovations-hei-football-tracking-technician-south-coast-dbe29db2-1862-4d9b-bdda-2253b55be00c" apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawkeyeinnovations/6c8f859a-3eb1-481f-8415-b199b9bdaf9f" workplace: onsite location: "Bournemouth" employment_type: contract seniority: mid role: other region: other salary: "£13–£18 per hour" date_posted: 2026-09-16T15:01:28.039Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-16T15:19:53.187Z --- # Football Tracking Technician (South Coast) **Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)** · Bournemouth Salary: £13–£18 per hour Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawkeyeinnovations/6c8f859a-3eb1-481f-8415-b199b9bdaf9f ## About the role **Location:** Onsite EPL & EFL Stadiums. We are hiring across the **South Coast** to cover our partner Premier League and EFL stadiums in Bournemouth and *Brighton*. Ideal candidates will live within easy commuting distance of both locations. **Contract Type:** Casual hourly contract – Setup Day & Match Day **Hourly Rate**: £13.00 - £18.20 Per Hour. Rates vary depending on role #### Role Overview: As a *Football Tracking Technician*, 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. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in sports technology while maintaining a **flexible routine**. Because live matchday operations follow the football fixture calendar - predominantly concentrated on **weekends **with **occasional midweek commitments **for training and fixtures - we are seeking candidates with **strong availability** to cover these key operational windows. #### 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 - Flexible schedule with primary weekend availability - 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: : Strong schedule flexibility, with primary availability focused on weekends and occasional midweek evening matchdays/training sessions in 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 developmentWe’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. --- Source: Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)'s own career page, read by RemJobs. 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