Lovett started his career in East Sussex for Lewes,[2] making his debut for them 11 February 1995 as they lost 4–0 away at Leighton Town in Isthmian League Division Three.

Farnborough Town manager, Tommy Taylor signed Lovett in June,[9] although he played nine games, he transferred to Lewes later in the year.

[13] Failing to hold down a regular starting berth at Horsham, Lovett joined fellow Isthmian League club Tooting & Mitcham United in October 2010.

During his spell at Imperial Fields, Lovett was made the club captain and was instrumental in ensuring that Tooting & Mitcham avoided relegation.

[17] He started the 2016–17 as an unused substitute in the two opening league games for Burgess Hill Town, before signing for Loxwood in September.

[23] Lovett left Haywards Heath Town on 16 October 2023 having received a coaching opportunity with Eastbourne Borough.