Greenkeeping Lead (40h) - Golf Course Maintenance

Wentworth Club; Trumps Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Overtime pay

BIGGA Membership

Employee meals provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wentworth Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to maintain the highest greenkeeping standards across the year at this prestigious private golf and country club. You will lead by example and help drive best practices across the team, with a focus on safe, efficient operation of greenkeeping machinery.

The role is full-time (40 hours per week) with paid overtime; the club offers benefits and professional development opportunities, including BIGGA membership.

Qualifications

• Passion for golf course maintenance and desire to learn and develop in the field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Physical stamina for strenuous outdoor work in varying weather.
• Basic knowledge of golf and etiquette desirable.
• Awareness of modern greenkeeping practices and new developments.
• Competence in operating greenkeeping machinery and maintenance practices.
• Minimum 3 years greenkeeping experience or 1 year with NVQ Level 2 in greenkeeping (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Play an active part as a crew member.
• Lead by example and encourage best practices to the team.
• Operate and maintain greenkeeping machinery safely and effectively, reporting issues as needed.
• Report breakdowns and advise Head Greenkeeper on requirements to run the site to a high standard.
• Ensure all areas are laid out and presented to club members and visitors to a very high standard.

Skills

Passion for golf course maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Basic knowledge of golf etiquette

Machinery operation

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Greenkeeping

Job description

Wentworth Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to maintain the highest greenkeeping standards across the year at this prestigious private golf and country club. You will lead by example and help drive best practices across the team, with a focus on safe, efficient operation of greenkeeping machinery.

The role is full-time (40 hours per week) with paid overtime; the club offers benefits and professional development opportunities, including BIGGA membership.