Turf Manager

TurfNet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sod production company in the United Kingdom is looking for a highly motivated individual to join their production team. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented, capable of managing grass varieties and diagnosing turf issues. Responsibilities will include overseeing irrigation systems and maintaining farm operations. This role offers the chance to develop skills in a dynamic environment where multi-tasking and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle day-to-day challenges effectively.
• Proven ability to work as a positive team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage warm and cool season grass varieties in production.
• Inspect and diagnose turf issues proactively.
• Execute irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide systems.
• Oversee farm maintenance and operations.
• Perform general labor around the farm as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Accountability

Integrity

Tools

Sod harvesters

Forklifts

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Collins Wharf Sod is looking to add a highly motivated individual to join our sod production team. This is a great opportunity for someone that is detail oriented with the ability to handle challenges day to day. The candidate must have strong interpersonal communication skills, positive team player with the ability to multi-task, learn and adapt depending on day to day needs of the business.

• Overview of Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to (day to day):
  • Manage both warm and cool season grass varieties – maintenance and operations
    • Concentration on Bent grass, as well as Zoysia, Bermuda, Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, and Turf Type Tall Fescue
  • Proactively inspect and diagnose potential turf issues
  • Oversee and help execute our irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide systems and procedures
  • Operational knowledge of sod harvesters, forklifts, mowers, tractors and all equipment that are essential to day to day farm needs
  • Farm oversight – maintenance and repair to ensure operations are ongoing
  • Perform general labor as needed around the farm
  • Overall: Candidate will need to be organized, efficient and orderly on prioritizing all tasks – characteristics needed may include:
    • Problem Solver
    • Relationship Building / Communication
    • Attention to Detail
    • Result Oriented
    • Customer Oriented
    • Ability to Multi-task
    • Accountability
    • Integrity

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