Greenkeeper

Taymouth Castle, Discovery Land Co.; Kenmore; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Uniform with laundry service

Colleague transport shuttle

Meal on duty

On-site staff gym

Wellbeing programme

Team events and discounts

Job summary

Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is seeking an enthusiastic Greenkeeper to maintain the health and appearance of the course across seasons. You’ll start early to prepare each day, inspect the course, and perform precision mowing with specialised machinery while coordinating with the Course Superintendent.

You will assist with irrigation, drainage, and weed and pest control, recording course conditions and treatments.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3+ in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management required.
• PA1/PA2/PA6A spraying certificates are desirable.
• Proficiency in operating chainsaws would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations is expected.
• Interest in golf and willingness to develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain fairways, tees and rough to high standards.
• Inspect the course daily and repair damage from weather or animals.
• Assist with irrigation, drainage and weed/pest/disease control.
• Record course condition and treatments; report faults and hazards.
• Operate machinery safely and comply with safety protocols.
• Support junior team members and participate in meetings.

Skills

Driving licence

Chainsaw operation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management

PA1, PA2 and PA6A spraying certificates

Job description

Our Greenkeepers play a key role in managing the various aspects of our golf course operations. Your duties will vary throughout the year with your primary aim being to maintain the health and appearance of the course during each season and with our inclement weather conditions. People are our priority; you work closely and proactively communicate with other team members, you have the desire to support your team in this friendly and stimulating environment, working with others to achieve the overall business objectives.

We believe in having fun, and you should be prepared to go the extra mile supporting our team on our recently renovated golf course and enjoy coming to work with a smile ready for another great day!

Discover the role

Early starts before sunrise are essential to prepare the course before our golfing guests arrive with daily tasks assigned by the Course Superintendent. Daily inspection of each part of the course, checking for any damage caused from adverse weather conditions or animals, including marking hazards, grounds for repair. Precision mowing of our Fairways, Tees and Rough - all completed using specialised machinery. Conduct effective turf maintenance schedules and programmes, maximising the course efficiency.

Ensure any work around tee markers, golf furniture and general greens maintenance, bunkers are smooth and carried out to the high standards associated with a DLC Club. Support with irrigation and drainage system operations and manage the control of weeds, pests and disease.

You navigate mobile applications to report and record tasks. Good written, verbal, and interpersonal and computer skills are essential with a natural ability to interact with all levels of staff and management. Survey, collect and maintain accurate records of the course condition; maintenance activities; treatments performed and the observed growth patterns.

Effectively communicate information to team members, management and golfers. You maintain the tools and equipment inventory ensuring they are well maintained, serviced and used in accordance with safety protocols. And report any faults, defects, risks or hazards.

Apply treatments and medications and carry out a safe working environment and culture throughout the Golf course and garden areas including the use of personal protective equipment, tools, machinery, fertilisers, chemicals and safe working practices and respond promptly to emergency situations. You support in the development of junior team members’ knowledge by sharing your expertise. We do the right thing, ensure all waste is managed in accordance with Scottish Waste Regulations.

You uphold our exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flare in the pursuit of service excellence. We respect people, places, and culture and as an Ambassador of Taymouth Castle – spokesperson, advocate, and supporter. Be actively involved in day-to-day operations through observance and collaborating proactively with all team members across our wide range of facilities. Actively participate in department meetings and attend wider business meetings where necessary. Be creative by redefining, creating, and planning bespoke experiences for people who like to do things differently, all that makes unforgettable experiences and redefines what service can be.

Each day is different and you can be based at various locations throughout the estate. You will need good physical fitness and stamina to perform tasks requiring heavy lifting and physical exertion as well as working in challenging terrain in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and wind.

Discover you

Previous experience in a similar role or environment would be a distinct advantage. To be successful you will have a genuine interest and knowledge of the game as well as the desire to learn and develop in your career. An up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.

The ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision. You can adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business and can adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as and when required and during emergencies or busy seasons.

• You hold an NVQ Level 3 or above in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management.
• Any vocational qualifications including PA1, PA2 and PA6A spraying certificates.
• Proficiency in operating chainsaws would be an advantage.
• A full UK driving license is essential.

This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa requirements and eligibility criteria. Only applicants with the right to work in mainland UK can be considered. We cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship. Offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 30 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

Spanning 8,000 majestic acres, Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is a private residential, golf, and sporting community with a rehabilitated historic 19th century castle in the Western Grampians of Scotland. The newly reimagined castle and surrounding community will feature signature five- star amenities, programs, and services of a Discovery club with a grand Scottish flair.

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle.’ Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary. Accredited Living Wage Employer.
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term.
• Uniform with Laundry Service Provided.
• Colleague Transport Shuttle between Aberfeldy and Kenmore.
• Meal on duty (free of charge).
• Use of on-site staff gym.
• Access to staff activities and team events.
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit and local discounts with restaurants and retail businesses.
• All team members are protected by Wellbeing Plus: Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme, which provides easy access to a wide variety of services and helps support a range of personal or work-related issues.
• Work-Family Culture.

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.