Greenkeeper

Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort & Spa; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier UK destination resort is seeking a grounds maintenance team member to uphold the aesthetic quality of the golf course. You will perform daily maintenance duties including mowing and course improvements. Applicants should ideally have NVQ2 qualifications in sports turf and a passion for outdoor work. On-site accommodation is available. Competitive hourly pay and a variety of perks included.

Benefits

Share of the service charge

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Staff Lunch every day

Free On-Site Parking

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food and drink

Discounted use of the spa

Free Golf and Leisure Club membership

Free transport mini-bus from Wrexham

Career development through funded qualifications

Discounted outdoor pursuits facilities

Two paid charity days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks on a golf course.
• Desirable to have qualifications such as PA1/2/6.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of the golf course.
• Manage time effectively to complete tasks.
• Work as part of a team while also managing some lone working.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Passion for the outdoors

Education

NVQ2 standard in sports turf or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw certification

Job description

If you have previous experience working in a similar position, have a great eye for detail and would like to work in one of the UK’s premier destination resorts, then we would love to meet you!

Your day with Team Carden:

• Perform regular daily maintenance of the tees, greens, bunkers and fairways to uphold the aesthetic quality of the golf course.
• Strimming, fly mowing, cutting greens and Rough areas.
• Mowing/maintenance of all areas from tee to green
• Course improvements, renovations and construction

Enjoy a 39 hour contract with rotational shifts, including every other weekend.

Salary of £9.50-£12.21 per hour.

Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods, However, on-site live in Accomodation is available.

BePart of Team Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do.

You will ideally have experience from a similar previous role, be qualified to NVQ2 standard in sports turf or equivalent.

Having additional qualifications such as PA1/2/6 or chainsaw certification would be desirable.

This is a busy and varied role where you will be working part of a fantastic team, however some lone working would be required. You will be required to manage your time proactively ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner. You will need to have a genuine passion for this role with a love for the great outdoors. We are looking for someone to be remarkable who takes pride in providing the best possible service.

The Perks of Team Carden

Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:

• Share of the service charge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Staff Lunch every day
• Free On-Site Parking
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Career development through funded qualifications
• Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
• Two paid charity days per year

Apply now or if you would like to talk to us in more detail about the role, please contact the HR team on 01829 731515.