Course Projects Assistant

• Maintain the golf courses and other grounds as directed by the Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager to the required standard laid down in the relevant job cards
  • This will include some general course maintenance such as mowing, aeration, fertiliser application, spraying, divoting, bunker maintenance, top-dressing, changing holes and moving tee-markers
• Drive a tractor to conduct operations such as gravel banding and transporting with a trailer
• Operate an excavator to a competent level to carry out construction projects
• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the course irrigation system
• Carry out construction projects involving the renovation of bunkers, paths, teeing areas and drainage
• Involved with construction projects on new golf course constructions
• Transport personnel, materials and equipment using buggies and turf trucks
• Keep the greenkeepers’ shed tidy and safe. Cleaned equipment must always be returned to its home shed
• Respond to emergencies, including fire and chemical spillages using emergency equipment (eg fire extinguishers) and calling for assistance   
• The responsibility to report course issues such as disease in greens, water issues or health & safety issues
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the Course Manager or any other member of the management board

• Experience in the use of sportsturf, construction machinery and irrigation systems
• Be highly self-motivated
• Have a strong and flexible work ethic
• Can work well within a team
• Good communication skills
• Possess good attention to detail
• The ability to produce and maintain high standards of work on the golf course
• Be able to produce references from previous employers on request

• Salary £33,500 - £35,500 depending on experience
• 40 hour week to include weekend work on a rota basis

  Cumberwell Park Golf Club application form