Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the world’s finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, famous for its outstanding three Championship golf courses. We are looking to add to our team of Senior Greenkeepers to act as a supervisor, supporting the Deputy Course Manager by leading by example and encouraging the highest standards of greenkeeping.

Key Accountabilities

• Play an active part as a crew member on the course.
• Have complete knowledge of plant machinery and ensure correct usage with health and safety compliance.
• Ensure all areas are properly laid out and prepared for Members and visitors.
• Be a team leader, deputising in the absence of the Courses Manager/Deputy Course Manager.
• Take a leading role in projects.
• Correct calibration, mixing and applying of chemicals in accordance with legislation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of golf course chemical products.
• Calibration and application of granular nutrients and soil amendments.
• Use of all golf course maintenance equipment.
• Collect data and analyse results to support maintenance programs (stimp meter, clegg hammer, moisture reading).
• Maintain working knowledge of creeping bent greens.
• Maintain full working knowledge of all SOPs.
• Attend and participate in all training sessions.
• Monitor health, safety and security in the workplace.
• Respond to emergencies calmly and professionally.
• Maintain sound understanding of water management.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of modern greenkeeping practices.
• Identify and control weeds, pests, turf diseases, sports turf grasses, plants and trees.
• Marking of hazards, out of bounds and ground under repair.
• Undertake routine machine maintenance.
• Prepare machinery for use and storage.
• Maintain awareness of the rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Passion for golf course maintenance and desire to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in varying weather.
• Basic knowledge of golf and golf course etiquette desirable.
• Awareness of modern greenkeeping practices and industry developments.
• Competent in operation of greenkeeping machinery.
• Minimum 3 years greenkeeping experience or 1 year with NVQ level 2 in greenkeeping (or equivalent) and desire for continued professional development.

Key Personal Attributes

• Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Demonstrate great teamwork.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Attention to detail and ability to spot and correct errors.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme with Standard Life.
• Enhanced company sick pay, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Employee meals provided.
• Corporate gym and spa membership (off-site).
• Birthday leave: one day paid time off.
• Exclusive Employee Engagement platform with discounts.
• Comprehensive online courses and apprenticeships.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Reward & recognition schemes.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Company social and sporting events.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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