Greenkeeper – Elevate a Championship Golf Course

Newcastle-Racecourse; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual Members passes

Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf

Annual leave 22–28 days (service-based

Pension & Group life assurance

Healthshield – 24hr GP & EAP

Job summary

Newcastle Racecourse in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Greenkeeper to maintain the golf course to a high standard and prepare it for daily play. The role involves operating machinery safely, carrying out turf care and repairs, and working as part of a team to ensure the course remains in excellent condition.

You will contribute to keeping greens, fairways, tees and surrounding areas in optimal condition, follow health and safety procedures, and assist with driving range maintenance and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines.
• Enjoys outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the golf course, including greens, fairways, tees, roughs and surrounding areas
• Carry out turf maintenance
• Repair divots and carry out general course repairs
• Prepare the course for daily play by marking hazards and boundaries, moving tee markers, maintaining bunkers, changing holes and looking after signage and course furniture
• Maintain the driving range, including mowing and presentation
• Keep accurate records of work completed and course conditions to support future planning and improvements
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and BHAGI regulations
• Work effectively with colleagues, follow instructions from the Head Greenkeeper and maintain high standards of teamwork and professionalism

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Outdoor work

Job description

Newcastle Racecourse in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Greenkeeper to maintain the golf course to a high standard and prepare it for daily play. The role involves operating machinery safely, carrying out turf care and repairs, and working as part of a team to ensure the course remains in excellent condition.

You will contribute to keeping greens, fairways, tees and surrounding areas in optimal condition, follow health and safety procedures, and assist with driving range maintenance and