Assistant Greenkeeper

TN United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking charity seeks a dedicated Groundskeeper to enhance the golfing experience by maintaining the course's beauty and functionality. This full-time role involves operating specialized equipment, ensuring turf health, and creating a welcoming environment for golfers. Join a passionate team focused on community engagement and environmental stewardship, where your contributions will directly impact the enjoyment of the game for all. If you are motivated and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic about golf course management.
• Ability to follow precise instructions and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course appearance and playing surface.
• Operate machinery for mowing and maintenance tasks.
• Respond to golfer inquiries and ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Turf Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Desirable)

Tools

Tractors

Ride-on Mowers

Hand Mowers

Irrigation Systems

Job description

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Get Golfing is a charity with a purpose to improve lives through golf, a mission to make its courses and clubhouses accessible to all, and a vision for its sites to be central to the communities it serves.

Our business model is to maximise revenue through memberships, golf days, events, functions, and F&B. We say that “our courses are for golfers while our clubhouses are for everyone”.

Please see: https://www.getgolfing.org

Role Purpose

You will be responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of the golf course. It is your job to maintain a good playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience to golfers.

There are four key areas on a golf course - tees, fairways, greens and areas of rough - each of which requires a different type of maintenance. You may also be responsible for the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and flower beds.

This is a full time contract at £26,000 to £28,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers.
• Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces.
• Using environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management.
• Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features.
• Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens.
• Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits.
• Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidance.
• Attending to drainage problems.
• Applying irrigation.
• Cutting new holes on greens.
• Planting and pruning trees and shrubs as required.
• Operating and maintaining machinery and tools.

General:

• You are required to maintain a positive and professional attitude towards customers, colleagues and 3rd parties at all times and undertake all tasks as appropriate.
• Maintain all premises locations to a tidy and presentable standard at all times.

Requirements

• Qualified to Level 2 or working towards NVQ level 2. (Desirable but not essential)
• Available to work 40 hour weeks and weekends on a rota'd basis.
• Passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Excellent communicator and strong team player.
• The ability to work in an efficient and effective manner.
• The ability to follow precise instruction.