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 and contribute to the upkeep of our stunning courses at our prestigious establishment.
Position:
Greenkeeper
Location:
Farleigh Golf Club - Warlingham, Surrey
Type:
Full-time
About Us:
Located in Warlingham, Surrey and close to the borders of Kent and West Sussex, Farleigh Golf Club is a quality recreation destination that provides a relaxed environment for golf, dining and events.
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
Flexibility to work shifts including early mornings and weekends and holidays where needed
Benefits:
Competitive salary package
Company pension scheme
Peoples Partnership
Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Complimentary Country Club Membership giving you access to facilities such as a newly refurbished gym, pools, spa, fitness classes and more.
Complimentary Country Club Membership for a partner/spouse and children after one years' service.
Staff discounts on dining, including 50% off in in selected restaurants when on shift, hotel stays, spa treatments, golf access 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.
Anniversary stay
a complimentary one night stay and breakfast for two at Foxhills.
Birthday breakfast
a complimentary breakfast for you and one other at one of our restaurants.
Colleague social events including an annual staff party
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 children and young 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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