Apprentice Greenkeeper

Mytime Active; Orpington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise is seeking an Apprentice Greenkeeper to help maintain its golf course, ensuring high standards of upkeep and learning about machinery. This apprenticeship includes diverse training and assessment activities, offering a structured pathway to developing essential skills in greenkeeping.

Benefits

Free access to Mytime Leisure & Golf for you and one guest

29 days annual leave including bank holidays

25% off food and beverages

Early Pay - access part of your salary before payday

Employee Referral Bonus

Health and Wellbeing benefits including health assessments

Qualifications

• Must be a UK/EU resident for 3 years.
• Not currently enrolled in funded learning.
• Completed application eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course surfaces to high standards.
• Operate and gain experience with machinery.
• Participate in work-based learning and assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

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Job Details

Job Type: Full time, 40 hours, Fixed term (until end of apprenticeship)

Closing date: 11th June 2024

About the Role

We are seeking an Apprentice Greenkeeper to join our team and maintain our golf course to the highest standards. The role involves starting with basic Greenkeeping duties and gaining experience with machinery and equipment over time.

Eligibility Criteria

• UK/EU Resident for 3 years
• Not currently a student in funded learning
• Hasn’t completed a similar qualification at the same level or above
• GCSE in Maths and English
• Meet the eligibility criteria of the apprenticeship provider for the relevant course

Training and Assessment

The apprenticeship includes work-based learning, self-study, virtual classrooms, and practice assignments. It concludes with an End Point Assessment to evaluate skills, knowledge, and behaviors against the apprenticeship standard. The apprentice will enroll with an apprenticeship provider.

Work Environment

You will work in all weather conditions, including early mornings.

Outcome

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have developed skills to maintain golf course surfaces and work effectively as part of a team, ensuring the course's maintenance and appearance meet standards.

Benefits

• Free access to Mytime Leisure & Golf for you and one guest
• 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with additional leave based on service
• 25% off food and beverages, plus free hot drinks
• Early Pay - access part of your salary before payday
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Platform & salary sacrifice schemes
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including health assessments

About Us

We are an independent social enterprise dedicated to improving wellbeing through accessible services like golf, swimming, gyms, and social programs across multiple locations. We reinvest profits into community wellbeing, helping thousands lead healthier lives.

Conditions of Employment

• Signing the employment contract
• Satisfactory health clearance
• Two references
• Proof of qualifications
• Evidence of right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory DBS check if required