Greenkeeper

YesGolfing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Fund of £600 paid twice yearly

30 days annual leave

Meal on duty

Ongoing training and development

Pension matching up to 15%

On-site accommodation

On-site parking

Staff events

Death in Service 4x salary

Career progression

Job summary

Roehampton Club is seeking a dedicated Greenkeeper to support the Head Greenkeeper with daily course preparation, turf maintenance, and machinery operation at its Roehampton site in London. The role requires a strong eye for detail and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance, experience with high-end clubs, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
• Experience with high-end clubs and tournament support.
• Good communication skills and eye for detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily turf maintenance and course preparation using pedestrian and ride-on machinery.
• Assist in course construction and plant establishment.
• Identify grasses, turf pests, diseases, and plants.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively as part of the team.
• Attend departmental meetings and uphold safe working practices.
• Foster effective relationships with managers, colleagues and members.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

Tools

Tractor driving

Job description

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The role involves supporting the Head Greenkeeper with daily golf course preparation, turf maintenance, machinery operation, and course construction. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance, have relevant greenkeeping experience, good attention to detail, and be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Full Time

Location:Roehampton Club, Roehampton Lane, London, England, SW15 5LR

Description:

Reporting to Head Greenkeeper - Full Time Contract - Salary: £30,700-£33,500 plus weekend overtime

Job Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Whilst full training will be given, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• 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’.

Benefits include:

• 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