Assistant Greenkeeper

Assistant Greenkeeper (Full-Time)
Moor Allerton Golf Club – Leeds

Moor Allerton Golf Club is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Greenkeeper to join our established and progressive Greens Team.

As a well-respected members’ club, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of course presentation and playability throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role:
Working closely with the Head Greenkeeper and wider team, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Daily course set up and preparation
• Operation and maintenance of a wide range of turf machinery
• Application of fertilisers and plant protection products (where qualified)
• Irrigation management and course improvement projects
• Contributing to the continued high standards of course presentation
• Carrying out all renovation and maintenance tasks such as aeration, topdressing and seeding.
• Working daily with USGA Greens and contributing to an ongoing bunker redevelopment project.

The Candidate:
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about greenkeeping and committed to producing high-quality playing surfaces, while having a good understanding of the game of golf.

Essential:

• Have or working towards NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Sports Turf / Greenkeeping
• Previous experience within a golf course environment
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management
• PA1, PA2, PA6 spraying certificates
• Chainsaw certification

• Full-time, permanent position working
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Heavily discounted food and golf membership benefits

Hours of Work:
The role will involve early morning starts, with weekend work on a rota basis.

To Apply:
Please apply by emailing your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to our course manager – [email protected]