Senior Greenskeeper & Turf Ops Lead

Brocket Hall (UK) Ltd; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefi

BIGGA membership

Job summary

Brocket Hall (UK) Ltd in Hatfield, England, seeks a skilled Senior Greenkeeper to supervise day-to-day maintenance across championship courses and practice areas. You will lead turf care operations, manage spraying programmes in line with compliance, and coordinate capital projects to improve tees, greens, drainage and irrigation.

You will mentor the team, oversee machinery use and safety, and deputise for the Course Manager during absences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior greenkeeping role.
• Level 3 qualification in Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation.
• Relevant spraying qualifications PA1, PA2 and PA6.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop a team.
• Experience in course improvement or construction projects.
• Hands-on, organised and committed to high standards.
• Flexible to work early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day course maintenance operations across multiple courses.
• Lead on pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser applications with planning, calibration and records.
• Support capital improvement projects including tee/green reconstructions and drainage upgrades.
• Maintain high-spec greens, fairways and bunker systems and upholding course presentation.
• Provide practical leadership, team development and task allocation on the ground.
• Oversee turf care machinery operation, training and safety procedures.
• Carry out turf inspections, pest and disease monitoring and suggest agronomic interventions.
• Ensure all works comply with HSE guidance and internal risk policies.
• Deputise for the Course Manager during absences.

Skills

Senior greenkeeping experience

Team leadership

Agronomy knowledge

Irrigation & drainage

Pest and disease monitoring

Safe operation of turf machinery

Spraying qualifications PA1/PA2/PA6

Education

Level 3 Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management or equivalent

Job description

Brocket Hall (UK) Ltd in Hatfield, England, seeks a skilled Senior Greenkeeper to supervise day-to-day maintenance across championship courses and practice areas. You will lead turf care operations, manage spraying programmes in line with compliance, and coordinate capital projects to improve tees, greens, drainage and irrigation.

You will mentor the team, oversee machinery use and safety, and deputise for the Course Manager during absences.