Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (Golf)

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking local council! Join the green-keeping team at Arrowe Park Golf Course as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative. This role is perfect for those passionate about horticulture and grounds maintenance, providing a chance to contribute to the community while working in a beautiful outdoor environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining the golf course to industry standards, utilizing your skills in equipment operation and maintenance. If you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, this role could be your perfect fit. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance and implementing grass cutting schedules.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols and full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining Arrowe Park Golf Course to high standards.
• Perform various grounds maintenance tasks including mowing and vegetation control.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Grounds Maintenance experience

Grass cutting schedule implementation

Education

NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture

Tools

Compact Ride-On Mowing Machines

Industrial horticultural machinery

Strimmer

Backpack blower

Hedge cutter

Tractor

Trailers

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (Golf)

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Wirral
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 16/02/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: NS/25/304269

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (Tractor Driver/Gardener/Grave Digger) to help provide an excellent service for local people working on Arrowe Park Golf Course. The successful candidate will help implement the Wirral Parks Standard which will involve working with staff (both Parks and Countryside and Golf Client), service users and external organisations.

The successful candidates will join the green-keeping team based at Arrowe Park Golf Course which is responsible for the maintenance of Arrowe Park Golf. The green-keeping team work to provide a comprehensive grounds service which includes fine turf, horticulture and arboriculture operations to a standard in line with current industry standards. As part of the interview, you will be required to undertake a short practical test.

Maintenance operations include all aspects of green keeping, mowing and vegetation control, maintenance and management of tree and shrub areas and in addition undertaking cleansing operations and all other duties relevant to the grade.

We are looking for someone who has worked within a Grounds Maintenance team and experience of assisting and implementing a grass cutting schedule, working with plans and carry out other Amenity work when required.

You will have the following essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Health & Safety awareness.
• Full/Provisional Driving Licence.

As well as being able to carry out a full range of maintenance duties it will be desirable if you were skilled in at least one of the following:

• Compact Ride-On Mowing Machines.
• Experience in use of industrial horticultural machinery, strimmer, backpack blower, and hedge cutter.
• Tractor Driving
• Towing of trailers
• NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture

Temporary Contract and hours as follows:

26 weeks @ 36 hrs to commence on 31 st March 2025 to 26 th September 2025 (annualised, part of contract will be for 40 hours per week)

Monday to Thursday 07.00am -16.15pm.

With alternating Wednesdays and Fridays 07.00am – 12.30pm

Interviews to be held week commencing 24 th February 2025.

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking the link below