Greenkeeper - Roehampton Club. Closes 30 July

clubrugby; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Fund of £600

30 days annual leave

Meal whilst on duty

Ongoing training and development

Generous company pension matching

Use of Club’s facilities

Staff classes including tennis and golf

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

clubrugby in Roehampton, London, seeks an individual to assist in daily operations of the Golf Course. Responsibilities include daily turf maintenance, operation of machinery, and maintaining healthy working relationships.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance and a passion for greenkeeping. Benefits include a staff fund, annual leave, training opportunities, and use of club facilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
• Experience at high-end clubs and tournament support.
• Knowledge of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily turf maintenance and preparation of the course.
• Assist in course construction and maintain plants.
• Identify different types of grasses and turf pests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tractor driving

Knowledge of turf pests

First aid training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

Job description

Employer-Roehampton Club Ltd Location-Roehampton, London Salary- £30,700 - £32,400 per annum + Weekend Overtime Contract -Full Time Hours-Based on a 40 hour working week and weekends on a rota basis. Reporting To:Head Greenkeeper

A Club Awards winning club -Sports Club of the Year 2017-2019; King of Clubs 2022; Tennis Club of the Year 2019 and 2022.

Job Purpose: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
• 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 company pension matching up to 15% after a qualifying period
• 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