Shandon Park Golf Club, founded in 1926, is a Private Members Club with an active membership across all age groups. It is an 18-hole, par 70, 128-acre parkland golf course in leafy east Belfast. The Club is run to provide our members, guests and visitors with a quality golfing experience within a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We do this with a team of professional, highly motivated and trained staff and volunteers. We constantly strive to exceed the expectations of our members, guests, visitors and employees in all areas of our operations. JOB TITLE : Machine Operativ DEPARTMENT: ve Green REPORTS TO ns : Head Greenkeeper who in turn reports to the General Man JOB PURPOSE nager : To carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks as directed by either the Head Greenkeeper or Deputy Head Greenkeeper, ensuring that the course is always presented in the best possible condition, offering a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience to golfers. CONTRACT: DUTIES / TASKS: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: O One years previous relevant experience. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Two years previous relevant experience Chain saw certificate SALARY: £25,350 per annum MAIN DUTIES / TASKS: Cut all playing surfaces, change holes, move markers, rake bunkers, and spray for weeds to ensure that the course is at all times presented in the best possible condition. Apply top dressing and fertilizer. Operate grass cutting machinery safely and effectively, care and maintenance of machinery and the reporting of loss or damage to line manager according to policy and procedure. Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines, and specialist hand mowers. Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces. Undertake turf repairs and renovation duties as and when necessary. Use environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by Course Manager or Lead Greenkeeper Remove early morning dew and debris from the greens. Repair wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits. Ensure the efficient and effective operation and safe handling of all chemicals following Shandon Park policies and procedures. Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidance Ensure the efficient and effective operation and safe handling of all machinery and equipment following Shandon Park policy and procedure. Undertake ad-hoc projects and assignments as required. Adherence to all Shandon Park policies and procedures. To work within all Shandon Park Greenkeeping health & safety, COSHH and Risk Assessment guidelines. OBLIGATIONS OF AN EMPLOYEE AT SHANDON PARK GOLF CLUB You have a duty to carry out your work in a safe manner in order not to endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. You are required to comply with health and safety policy as it relates to your work activities, and to take appropriate action in case of an emergency. You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer service within your own area of work. You should be adaptable to change, have a keen eye for detail and be willing to acquire new skills and knowledge as applicable to the needs of the role. You may, with reasonable notice, be required to work within other areas of Shandon Park Golf Club. JOB BENEFITS At Shandon Park Golf Club we think its vital for each of our employees to feel appreciated for all their hard work. That is why our employees can look forward to a range of excellent benefits and perks. As well as a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, you will enjoy the following benefits as standard: 28 days holiday (includes bank and public holidays) increasing with service Overtime (Monday Friday) paid at time and a half hourly rate Time and a half payment for any hours worked on a Saturday (currently around 1 week in every 3) minimum 4 hours payment Double time payment for any hours worked after 6am on Sundays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day minimum 4 hours payment. Contributory Pension scheme (the company contributes 4%) Life and Death in Service Pension Insurance (twice annual salary) Uniform and PPE provided Reduced rates for golf Annual Staff Party Company sponsored training qualifications at Greenmount, CAFRE