Greenkeeper

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

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a Greenkeeper to maintain and improve the golf course's overall condition. The role includes caring for greens, fairways, and bunkers to championship standards. Responsibilities encompass irrigation management, turf care, and ensuring minimal disruption to guests. The ideal candidate will have experience in golf course maintenance and a passion for enhancing outdoor spaces, with a focus on teamwork and quality implementation of best practices.

Benefits

£60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate

50% off Food & Beverage in hotels

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in golf course maintenance or landscaping.
• Demonstrable knowledge of turf care and irrigation systems.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance of the golf course including mowing.
• Maintain bunkers, pathways, and surrounding landscapes.
• Manage irrigation systems and ensure proper watering schedules.
• Apply fertilizers and treatments for healthy turf.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of work areas.

Skills

Positive approach

Ability to work under own initiative

Passion for maintaining outdoor spaces

Attention to detail

Physically active

Education

Qualification in sports turf management or related field

Tools

Golf course machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

Avisford Park Hotel is located within 60 acres of grounds with 140 bedrooms, 15 meeting rooms and a fully equipped gym and leisure club and golf course for guests to enjoy, something for everyone.

Job Overview

As Greenkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the overall condition of our golf course. Your role will involve caring for the greens, fairways, and bunkers to ensure they meet championship-level standards. You will work as part of a team to implement best practices in turf management, irrigation, and landscaping to provide an outstanding golfing experience.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Carry out daily maintenance of the golf course, including mowing, aerating, and topdressing greens and fairways
• Maintaining bunkers, pathways, and surrounding landscapes, as well as operating and maintaining specialized turf equipment
• Manage irrigation systems and ensuring proper watering schedules
• Apply fertilizers and treatments to maintain healthy turf
• Ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner and that work areas are left clean and tidy
• Ensure minimum disruption to guests and members and that all work is of the highest quality and that standards are maintained within the Golf course and Club
• Support audits and complete any action points in a timely manner
• Comply with company and statutory procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health and safety
• Support keeping the hotel grounds and courses litter free by regular litter picking as your role is based outdoors

Person Specification

• Positive approach
• Ability to work under own initiative
• A passion for golf and an understanding of course playability is an advantage
• A keen eye for detail, a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Enjoys being physically active with the ability to perform outdoor work in various weather conditions

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in golf course maintenance or a similar landscaping role
• A qualification in sports turf management or a related field is desirable
• Demonstratable knowledge of turf care, irrigation systems, and the use of golf course machinery
• Awareness of health and safety regulations

• £60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments