Golf Course Labourer

The Belfry Hotel and Resorts; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and resort in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an Apprentice for their Greenkeeping team. The role includes maintaining world-class golf courses, ensuring high standards, and completing an NVQ 2. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude and a desire to progress in the field, with no prior experience necessary. This position offers a variety of benefits and training opportunities to foster professional development.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Wellness programs

Long service awards

Free meals on shift

Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months

Qualifications

• No formal training or experience is required.
• A passionate and motivated individual seeking to progress in Greenkeeping.
• An openness to feedback and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf courses and landscapes at the Belfry Hotel.
• Undertake mowing and bunker maintenance duties.
• Follow health and safety regulations during operations.

Skills

Good teamwork ethic

Positive outlook and customer service skills

Interest in outdoor working

Ability to take initiative

Education

No similar qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice to join our Greenkeeping team at The Belfry, England’s leading Hotel and Resort. We have 320 bedrooms, Rosette standard dining, five food and beverage outlets, fantastic leisure facilities including our 20 treatment rooms & pool, and of course, what we are famous for…golf. We have an exciting year ahead at The Belfry, starting with hosting The British Masters in August 2024, and continuing with the launch of new training and development opportunities and incentives. The Belfry is synonymous with golf and has hosted the Ryder Cup four times – more than any other venue in the world. Our world-class golf courses have produced some of the most dramatic moments in the history of the sport. They attract players from the UK and beyond looking to relive the Ryder Cup magic, improve their game, and to make use of the unrivalled state-of-the-art golfing facilities.

Responsibilities

• The Greenkeeping team look after all the 3 Golf Courses and living landscape at the Belfry Hotel and Resort. Due to the world-class nature of our courses, our golfers have high expectations, and we have similarly high expectations of ourselves and what we deliver. We are uncompromising on our standards – ensuring our courses and our teams look fantastic.

Salary

The on-target earning potential for this role is £ per hour comprising of a base hourly rate of £11 per hour plus a qualified estimate of £ gratuities per hour

About the apprenticeship

This will be a 2-year Apprenticeship within Greenkeeping, covering all aspects of the role of a Greenkeeper and completing an NVQ 2 with our partnership College provider, who specialise in education and training for land-based and sports industries.

You will also be required to:

• To fully commit to the Greenkeeping apprenticeship and embrace all aspects of training and learning.
• To undertake general course maintenance on a daily basis under the direction of Deputy Head Greenkeeper to ensure that the golf course are maintained to the Belfry Brand Standards.
• To undertake bunker maintenance daily including; raking, edging, re-sanding and debris clearance to the required standards.
• To undertake mowing duties on a daily / weekly basis as required and operate the relevant machinery in line with health and safety regulations and operational standards.
• To undertake general mowing duties on a daily basis once competent including; greens, tees, fairways, rough, semi-rough areas to the required standards.
• To carry out other duties that may be required from time to time. Construction and course improvements.
• Carry out their duties with an awareness that you are guest-facing, and representing The Belfry, following all standards to a high degree.
• To adhere to all Health & Safety aspects concerning the department.

About you

Our Greenkeeping team is a group of friendly and hardworking individuals with a passion for what they do and an ability to work individually and as a team. We are looking for someone who will fit in with the culture. No formal training or experience is required for this role although the successful candidates will have:

• You must not have completed a similar qualification at a level 2 or above
• A desire to progress within Greenkeeping
• A knowledge of golf is not required, However, an Interest in outdoor working would be an advantage
• Good teamwork ethic.
• Motivated, positive outlook, attitude, and good customer service skills
• An interest in gardening, nature, golf, or landscaping
• A desire to go above and beyond
• A collaborative and inclusive approach
• A passion to create memorable experiences for our guests
• An openness to feedback and learning new things
• The ability to take initiative
• A positive can-do attitude

Belfry Benefits

• Wellness
  • Discounted gym membership and access to team-led fitness sessions, such as our Belfry running club
  • Team social events throughout the year
  • Belfry-wide wellness programme with external speakers, focusing on ‘mind, body & soul’
  • The Burnt Chef Project partnership, offering unlimited, fully-funded counselling and mental health support
  • Wagestream access to all employees – track earnings, saving accounts, and access to wages when you want
  • Healthcare schemes: life assurance, 24-hour GP, health cash-plans
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • The Belfry is committed to the Hotelier’s Charter, demonstrating our commitment to our people
• Showing some appreciation
  • Long service awards
  • Additional paid holiday for long service
  • Reward Vouchers
  • Free meals on shift in our canteen
  • Annual Belfry awards
  • Team appreciation events
  • Fantastic resort discounts across restaurants, bars, retail, and golf
  • Bed & Breakfast from £35 per room
  • Free staff parking
  • Subsidised taxi service for those who don’t drive
  • Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months
  • Relocation bonuses
• Learning & Development
  • Excellent training and career opportunities
  • Internal career pathways programmes
  • Access to The Belfry Campus Learning
  • Commitment to developing our team through apprenticeship programmes
• Making a difference
  • Belfry ESG committee, dedicated to delivering an environmentally sustainable business
  • Supporting industry, local and national charities
  • Pledges made on ‘Make Good Grow’, offering our team’s expertise and support to good causes