Greenkeeper

Roehampton Club Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Fund £600 paid twice yearly

30 days annual leave (including bank)

Meal on duty

Ongoing training and development

Pension matching up to 15%

On-site accommodation

On-site parking

Club facilities access

Staff classes

Employee Assistance Program

Staff events

Death in Service 4 x salary

Career progression

Job summary

Roehampton Club Ltd in London is seeking a dedicated Golf Course Greenkeeper to maintain a first-class playing surface daily. You will operate pedestrian and ride-on machinery, assist in course construction, and uphold the highest standards of presentation.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work on your own. On-site accommodation is available, with generous leave, pension matching, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent.
• Knowledge of grasses, turf pests, diseases and plants.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Tractor driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily turf maintenance and preparation of the course.
• Operate pedestrian and ride-on machinery for presentation of the course.
• Assist in course construction and plant maintenance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and members.
• Attend departmental meetings and follow health and safety practices.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance

Job description

Based on a 40 hour working week and weekends on a rota basis. To assist in the daily operations of the Golf Course by ensuring the efficient preparation of the course.,

• To undertake daily turf maintenance and preparation of the course, skillfully operating pedestrian and ride on machinery to maintain the course to the best possible standards of presentation.
• To assist in course construction whilst establishing and maintaining plants.
• To be able to identify different types of grasses, turf pests, diseases and plants.
• To be able to work on your own as well as part of a team.
• To actively contribute to departmental meetings.
• To maintain healthy and safe working practices at all times.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and members.
  NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for Greenkeeping.
• Experience of 'high end' clubs and tournament support
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience of construction projects
• Trained first aider
• Tractor driving
• The ability to play golf to a reasonable standard.
• Be a team player and the willingness to go 'the extra mile'.
  Staff Fund of £600 paid twice yearly after qualifying period
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holiday plus 2 additional life leave per annum)
• Meal whilst on duty
• Ongoing training and development
• Generous staff referral scheme
• Generous company pension matching up to 15% after a qualifying period
• On site accommodation available
• On site parking
• Use of Club's facilities on working day following qualifying period
• Staff classes including tennis, golf, pickleball, Art
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Staff events
• Death in Service of 4 x salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Career pathway