Seasonal Golf Course Labourer/Greenkeeper

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a top 100 UK golf course based in the Highlands of Scotland, is seeking a dynamic, ambitious person to join our golf course team. The position is open to either a trainee/qualified greenkeeper or a person seeking an outdoor role in course maintenance.

Job Title: Seasonal Golf Course Labourer or Greenkeeper

Purpose of Job: To be part of the team who are responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of our golf course.

Job Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Liaison: You will report to the Course Manager and the Assistant Course Manager.

Hours: 40 plus weekend work

Salary: Starting at £13.01 per hour then based on experience

Position availability: This is a seasonal position.

Main Job Scope

• Daily golf course maintenance including cutting rough, fairways, tees and greens (depending on experience)
• Bunker maintenance and preparing the course for play each day.
• Assist in agricultural practices such as fertilizing, topdressing, Verti cutting, rolling and aeration
• Participate in irrigation repairs, head levelling and hand watering
• Manual labour on construction and renovation projects
• General property maintenance including hand weeding of bunkers and flower beds.
• Housekeeping duties to ensure all areas on the golf course are maintained in a neat, organized and clean manner at all times.
• Basic maintenance and usage of tools and equipment to ensure they are kept and operated in a safe and orderly manner.

Required Candidate Attributes

• Presentable, polite and respectful (to both members and visitors).
• Approachable with good communication skills.
• Have a basic understanding of the sport of golf.
• Must be a pro-active thinker and be prepared to take some initiative.
• Physically fit and able to work in an outdoor environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Considerations

• Hours of work may vary, and some weekend work will be required. Precise timings will be agreed with the successful candidate.
• Flexibility in working arrangements will be required particularly at a time of major competitions and events. Equally, personal flexibility will be considered in line with good employment practice.
• A clear willingness to learn and develop.
• Training will be provided.

Staff Benefits

• Staff meal provided whilst on shift
• Staff Uniform provided
• Water bottle provided by the Club
• Golf Club Membership whilst employed by the Club
• 10% discount on food and drink outside work hours
• 40% discount on the majority of golf hop merchandise

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your current CV and accompanying letter to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].