Job Vacancy: Greenkeeper at Foxhills Collection
Are you passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful golf courses? Foxhills Collection is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Greenkeeper to join our team on the weekends and contribute to the upkeep of our stunning courses at our prestigious establishment.
Position: Greenkeeper - weekend availability only
Location: Farleigh Golf Club, Warlingham, Surrey
Type: Casual contract, working weekend mornings
About Us:
Foxhills Collection is renowned for its luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining experiences, and unparalleled hospitality. Located in Ottershaw, our establishment caters to discerning guests from around the world, offering an unforgettable experience marked by elegance and sophistication.
Responsibilities:
* Switching and Brushing greens
* Mowing
* Scarifying turf
* Applying top dressing, pesticides, fertiliser
* Divotting
* Irrigating, aerating turf
* Identifying and controlling pests, diseases
* Marking of hazards out of bounds GUR
* Moving Tee blocks
* Changing holes
* Maintaining course furniture
* Reporting machine failures
* Laying drains
* Seedbed preparation
* Construction and maintenance of tees, greens, bunkers
* Establishing and maintaining trees
* Working within the clubs environmental policy
* Maintaining a clean and tidy working envionrment including sheds, surrounds, machinery and equipment.
* Working within Health & safety guidelines
* Reporting dangerous situations
* Drive all terrain vehicles
* To be courteous to our members and answer any questions they may have while on the course.
* To identify and notify senior members of staff about any disease or damage.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in greenkeeping
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Must work in a way that abides to all health and safety legislation.
* Be able to follow instruction and work well both independently and as part of a team
* Able to work Saturdays and Sundays
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package
* Company pension scheme Peoples Partnership
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* Complimentary Membership giving you access to facilities such as golf courses, driving range and access to Foxhills Club & Resort gym, spa and more.
* Staff discounts on dining, including 50% off in in selected restaurants when on shift, hotel stays, spa treatments and other amenities.
* Access to our exclusive Employee Engagement platform which offers discounts and/or cash back on over 900 retailers, a wellbeing centre, recognition awards and much more.
* Employee assistance program, with 24/7 assistance available.
* Colleague social events including an annual staff party
* Free on-site parking
Foxhills Collection is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Foxhills Collection is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We endeavour to respond to all applicants, but anticipate a large response to this advert, so should this not be possible, please assume you have been unsuccessful if we have not been in touch after 2 weeks.
This position requires the candidate to prove their right to work in the UK
Foxhills is a family owned, award winning hotel and country club set in a stunning 400 acre Surrey estate with three golf courses, spa, family friendly facilities, five swimming pools and three restaurants.
Select from a range of club membership options to unlock a world of leisure opportunities including one of Englands top 100 golf courses, facilities ideal for families, relaxing spa treatments and one of the countrys top fitness gyms. Foxhills members enjoy a lively social calendar, access to world-leading facilities and a range of benefits including exclusive special offers and access to sports coaching from experts in golf, tennis, judo and more.
Visitors are welcome at selected events, or to stay overnight in the resorts 70 well appointed bedrooms and suites, where guests are granted honorary membership for a day with access to fitness classes and Country Club facilities. Whether visiting for a conference or meeting, enjoying a golf or cycling day with colleagues or friends, or dining in one of three restaurants, visitors can experience the Foxhills feeling that you will always leave feeling better than when you arrived.
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