We are looking for an Assistant Greenkeeper to maintain and improve the daily maintenance, care and overall appearance of our Rudding Park Golf Courses, ensuring high quality playing services for our guests. You will work as part of our Greenkeeping team, reporting directly to the Course Manager and Deputy.
Desired Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance (or equivalent).
* PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates or chemical applications.
* Chainsaw certificates (e.g., CS30/31) may be beneficial.
* 2 years' green keeping experience is desirable.
Personal Attributes
* Physical Fitness: High stamina for manual labour in all weather conditions.
* Attention to Detail: Keen eye for noticing subtle changes in turf health or course conditions.
* Communication: Ability to interact professionally with club members and teammates.
* Work Ethic: Reliability and flexibility for early morning starts and weekend rotas.
Working Conditions
* Hours: 40 hour week, with early starts (often from 6:00 AM) and weekend shifts to prepare the course before golfers arrive.
* Environment: Primarily outdoors year‑round, regardless of weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Turf Maintenance: Mow fine turf areas (greens, tees, fairways) using pedestrian and ride‑on mowers; carry out aeration, scarification and top‑dressing.
* Course Preparation: Prepare the course for daily play by raking bunkers, cutting new holes on greens, moving tee markers and marking hazards or ground under repair.
* Equipment Operation: Safely operate and perform routine maintenance on tractors, strimmers and specialised turf equipment.
* Health & Safety: Adhere to Health & Safety policies, including safe handling and storage of chemicals (COSHH) and use of PPE.
* Environmental Stewardship: Identify and control pests, diseases and weeds; manage irrigation and drainage systems; maintain wildlife habitats.
Benefits
* Enhanced pay: 50p per hour for evening work after 7pm (Sunday‑Thursday), £1 per hour for weekend day work until 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays), £1.50 per hour for evenings from 7pm (Friday and Saturdays).
* Service Charge (Tronc) earnings up to an additional £5,000 per year.
* Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks.
* Discounts: 50% off spa days and dining, preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability).
* Annual party, family fun days, award dinners.
* Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
* Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) after completing a three‑month probation.
* FREE food and drink in the Green Room.
* Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes, supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Manager.
* Wage Stream allows early pay.
* Hospitality Rewards include a FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1.
* Local gym membership discounts.
* Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health.
* Wellbeing App with podcasts, fitness videos and recipes.
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