Greenkeeper

Key duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Cutting all playing surfaces, set up golf course, raking bunkers, etc; as directed
• Construction, aeration and turfing work/duties, as directed.
• Maintain high standards of customer care at all times.
• Understand the company policy on Health and Safety and to ensure that all duties performed are carried out with full regard to the safety of customers, visitors, contractors and other employees; work within the Health & Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessment and HAVS Assessment guidelines at all times.
• Ensure the efficient and effective operation and safe handling of all chemicals following Trust policy and procedure.
• To operate grass cutting machinery safely and effectively; care and maintenance of machinery and the reporting of loss or damage to line manager according to Trust policy and procedure.
• Any other duties that may be required.

Essential Competencies and Qualifications:

• (Sports Turf) Level 2 Cert or equivalent
• Spraying PA1 - written work
• Spraying PA2a Tractor – Boom Sprayer
• Spraying PA6 Knapsack
• Minimum of English and Mathematics standard grade
• Driving licence

Essential Skills and Behaviours:

Experience in...

• A range of turf maintenance machinery
• Hole maintenance - including inspection, repair and trimming
• Know when, how and why to maintain tee, green, fairway and rough areas
• Weeds, pests and disease control and maintenance planning
• Identification of turf types, diseases, pests and turf disorders
• Knowledge and use of the rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance
• Changing of hole locations/ General course set-up
• Preparing, establish and maintain grass swards
• Knowledge of fertilisers, top dressing and chemicals
• Operations of fertilisers, top dressing and chemicals
• Co-ordinating the control of pests, diseases and disorders
• Tractor qualification
• Surveying and reporting on the condition of the environment
• Communicating information and knowledge
• Taking measurements with pogo and cleg hammer
• Measuring green speed and interpreting the results
• Unsupervised renovation and repair works

Behaviours...

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• A willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• Self-motivation and projecting a positive approach to work
• Reliable
• Good communication skills
• Good team player
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude to change

Desirable Skills and Behaviours:

• First Aid Certificate
• Familiarity with and knowledge of the game of golf

Flexibility:

The above are the principal tasks and responsibilities of the post and if deemed necessary, may be subject to amendment at a future date to comply with the operational demands of the business. In addition, it is expected that the job holder will undertake any reasonable additional tasks within the scope of the post as requested by their manager(s).

Expectations in the Role:

"To be a world leading venue that benefits community"

We must attract prestigious golf events and visiting golfers by delivering an exceptional experience at every touchpoint of our business. We expect our team members to;

• Have customers at the heart of everything they do, seek to delight and deliver a service that is world leading
• Be actively involved in and passionate about community benefit and engagement and charitable impact including understanding that cost savings and revenue generation ultimately allows us to give more back to the community and to charitable causes
• Think strategically and work collaboratively in order to achieve maximum benefits for the customer and the business.
• Be responsible in their behaviours and actions in regards to health and safety and wellbeing of all team members.
• Be present, engaged and committed to continuous personal and team development.

To Apply: 

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your cv to [email protected] or call the HR team on +441241 802270 for more information

Closing Date: 10 May 2024