Assistant Greenkeeper

Wentworth Club Limited; Virginia Water; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Employee meals provided

Corporate Gym and Spa Membership

Birthday leave

Employee Engagement platform discounts

Job summary

Wentworth Club is one of the world’s finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, renowned for its three championship courses and luxury facilities. We are looking for dedicated Assistant Greenkeepers to maintain the highest standards and lead by example across the team.

This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with paid overtime and BIGGA Membership. You will work as part of a dynamic crew, operate machinery safely, and uphold health and safety while delivering exceptional presentation

Qualifications

• Passion for golf course maintenance and a desire to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Physical stamina for strenuous outdoor work in varying weather.
• Basic knowledge of golf and etiquette.
• Aware of modern greenkeeping practices and new developments.
• Competent in operating greenkeeping machinery.
• Minimum 3 years greenkeeping experience or 1 year NVQ level 2.

Responsibilities

• Play an active part as a crew member.
• Lead by example and encourage best working practices.
• Operate greenkeeping machinery safely and maintain it properly.
• Report breakdowns and inform Head Greenkeeper of needs.
• Ensure areas are prepared for members and visitors with high presentation standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 in greenkeeping

Tools

Greenkeeping machinery

Job description

Wentworth Club is one of the world’s finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, famous for its outstanding three Championship golf courses, in addition to a luxury Tennis & Health Club. The Club is surrounded and entwined within the Wentworth Estate, one of the most prestigious private estates in the London suburbs where many of the world’s premier golfers have their home.

We’re now looking to add to our team of Assistant Greenkeepers to maintain the highest greenkeeping standards throughout the year. To be an example to the trainees in the team and lead by example and encouraging these standards of greenkeeping across the rest of the department.

Full-time 40 hours per week, salary plus paid overtime and BIGGA Membership.

If you're passionate about Greenkeeping, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Accountabilities:

• Play an active part as a crew member.
• To lead by example and encourage best working practices to the rest of the team.
• You will be expected to have some knowledge of the plant machinery used for specific tasks and ensure that they are utilised in the correct manner to comply with the Health and Safety regulations whilst in operation and washed down, greased, oiled and stored after operation.
• To report breakdowns and advise your Head Greenkeeper of requirements to run the site effectively to an expected high standard.
• To ensure all areas are properly laid out and prepared for members and visitors to the Club. A very high standard of presentation is required at all times.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Passion for golf course maintenance and a desire to learn and develop in the field.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform strenuous outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of golf and an understanding of golf course etiquette is desirable.
• Be aware of modern greenkeeping practices, and alert to new developments with-in the industry
• To be competent in the operation of greenkeeping machinery and maintenance practices
• Minimum 3 years greenkeeping experience or 1 year experience with NVQ level 2 in greenkeeping (or equivalent)

Key Personal Attributes:

• Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders across the club.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Demonstrate great teamwork
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the business.
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot and correct errors
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme with Standard Life
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity
• Employee meals provided
• Corporate Gym and Spa Membership at the Berystede Hotel
• Birthday leave – 1-day paid time off
• Our exclusive Employee Engagement platform offers discounts at over 800 retailers, well-being centre, and much more. Comprehensive online courses and apprenticeships available