Greenkeeper

Job Description

Overview

Our Greenkeepers play a key role in managing the various aspects of our golf course operations. Your duties will vary throughout the year with your primary aim being to maintain the health and appearance of the course during each season and with our inclement weather conditions. People are our priority; you work closely and proactively communicate with other team members, supporting your team in a friendly and stimulating environment to achieve overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Early starts before sunrise are essential to prepare the course before our golfing guests arrive with daily tasks assigned by the Course Superintendent. Daily inspection of each part of the course, checking for any damage caused from adverse weather conditions or animals, including marking hazards and grounds for repair. Precision mowing of our Fairways, Tees and Rough – all completed using specialised machinery. Conduct effective turf maintenance schedules and programmes, maximising the course efficiency.

Ensure any work around tee markers, golf furniture and general greens maintenance, bunkers are smooth and carried out to the high standards associated with a DLC Club. Support with irrigation and drainage system operations and manage the control of weeds, pests and disease.

You navigate mobile applications to report and record tasks. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal and computer skills are essential with a natural ability to interact with all levels of staff and management. Survey, collect and maintain accurate records of the course condition; maintenance activities; treatments performed and the observed growth patterns.

Effectively communicate information to team members, management and golfers. You maintain the tools and equipment inventory ensuring they are well maintained, serviced and used in accordance with safety protocols. And report any faults, defects, risks or hazards.

Apply treatments and medications and carry out a safe working environment and culture throughout the Golf course and garden areas including the use of personal protective equipment, tools, machinery, fertilisers, chemicals and safe working practices and respond promptly to emergency situations. You support in the development of junior team members’ knowledge by sharing your expertise. We do the right thing, ensuring all waste is managed in accordance with Scottish Waste Regulations.

Each day is different and you can be based at various locations throughout the estate. You will need good physical fitness and stamina to perform tasks requiring heavy lifting and physical exertion as well as working in challenging terrain in various weather conditions, including rain, snow and wind.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role or environment would be a distinct advantage. A genuine interest and knowledge of the game, desire to learn and develop in your career, and an up to date knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• The ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. Adaptability to suit the profile of the business and ability to adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, including emergencies or busy seasons.
• You hold an NVQ Level 3 or above in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management.
• Any vocational qualifications including PA1, PA2 and PA6A spraying certificates.
• Proficiency in operating chainsaws would be an advantage.
• A full UK driving license is essential.

Legal & Sponsorship

This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa requirements and eligibility criteria. Only applicants with the right to work in mainland UK can be considered. We cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• All team members are protected by Wellbeing Plus: Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme, which provides easy access to a wide variety of services and helps support a range of personal or work related issues.
• Work-Family Culture