Senior Greenkeeper - Irrigation & Spraying Specialist

Brocket Hall; Hatfield; Híbrido; GBP 25.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free golf facility access

Discounts on gym, retail, and accomod 

BIGGA membership

Descripción de la vacante

Brocket Hall is seeking a skilled Greenkeeper to maintain and improve our championship courses, with particular responsibility for irrigation management, turf treatments and specialist maintenance activities. This is a hands-on role requiring technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.

You will operate and monitor irrigation systems, apply turf treatments to high standards and ensure COSHH compliance.

Formación

• Proven experience in golf course greenkeeping at senior level.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation scheduling and turf management.
• PA1 and PA2 pesticide application qualifications or current equivalents.
• A recognised greenkeeping or sports turf qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Good organisation, attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, monitor and maintain irrigation systems for optimal turf and water distribution.
• Prepare, apply and record turf treatments, ensuring COSHH compliance and environmental standards.
• Calibrate spraying equipment and contribute to turf nutrition, disease prevention and IPM programmes.
• Support course improvement projects and maintenance programmes, and supervise junior greenkeepers.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and contribute to excellent course presentation and playing conditions.

Conocimientos

Irrigation management

Spraying operations

Turf management

Course maintenance

Team supervision

Independent work

Driving licence

Educación

PA1/PA2 pesticide application qualifications

Level 3 greenkeeping/sports turf qualification

Herramientas

Irrigation equipment

Spraying equipment

Descripción del empleo

Working closely with the Course Manager and wider greenkeeping team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our championship courses, with particular responsibility for irrigation management, turf treatments and specialist maintenance activities.

This is a hands‑on position requiring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Irrigation Management

• Operate, monitor and maintain the golf course irrigation systems to ensure effective water distribution and optimal turf conditions.
• Diagnose and resolve irrigation faults, including sprinkler heads, valves, pipework and control systems.
• Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance and seasonal irrigation adjustments.
• Support water management strategies to improve turf health, efficiency and sustainability.
• Maintain accurate irrigation maintenance and repair records.

Spraying and Turf Management

• Undertake the safe preparation, application and recording of approved turf treatments, including fertilisers and plant protection products.
• Ensure all spraying activities comply with relevant legislation, COSHH requirements and environmental standards.
• Maintain and calibrate spraying equipment to ensure accurate and efficient application.
• Assist with developing and implementing turf nutrition, disease prevention and integrated pest management programmes.
• Monitor turf conditions and identify potential issues, recommending appropriate corrective action.

Course Maintenance and Team Support

• Carry out all aspects of golf course maintenance to a consistently high standard.
• Support the Course Manager in delivering course improvement projects and maintenance programmes.
• Assist with supervising and guiding junior greenkeepers, promoting safe and efficient working practices.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are operated and maintained safely.
• Contribute to achieving excellent course presentation and playing conditions throughout the year.

• Proven experience in golf course greenkeeping, ideally at senior greenkeeper level or equivalent.
• Strong practical experience operating and maintaining golf course irrigation systems.
• Demonstrable experience in spraying operations and turf treatment applications.
• PA1 and PA2 pesticide application qualifications, or relevant current equivalents.
• A recognised greenkeeping or sports turf qualification, ideally Level 3 or equivalent.
• Good understanding of turfgrass management, irrigation scheduling, fertilisation and disease control.
• Ability to diagnose technical problems and carry out practical repairs.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and support the wider team.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefits program, including free access to golf facility, discounted gym membership, discount on all FB offerings, retail, accommodation and ticketed events.
• BIGGA membership