Deputy Head Greenkeeper

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Lex Leisure Full time

VACANCY

Deputy Head Greenkeeper

Portsmouth Golf Course

Salary: Up to 30,000
Full Time

Portsmouth Golf Course is one of Hampshire's busiest golf venues with an 18-hole course boasting fantastic views over The Solent. We also have a clubhouse which is home to our Bar & Restaurant area.
We are now looking for a Deputy Head Greenkeeper to join our team. The role would suit someone with established greenkeeping experience who is looking to join a forward thinking, supportive company. You will contribute towards the management of the golf course and have aligned responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to progress your career.

This is a full time position and due to the nature of the position, you must be available to work early starts and some weekend cover.
Duties include:
  • Deputising for the Head Greenkeeper in their absence.
  • Supervisor to the assistant greenkeeping team to ensure standards of work are maintained and tasks completed.
  • Preparation and maintenance of the 18-hole course, practice areas, workshops and general amenity areas.
  • Routine in-house machinery maintenance.
  • Supporting the management of the weekly, monthly and annual maintenance programmes.
  • Working closely with the Head Greenkeeper to optimise course aesthetics and ensure courses are set up correctly each week.
  • Assisting with managing the machine/equipment/buggy fleet to ensure all equipment is correctly maintained and serviced.
  • Health & Safety regulations in all areas of responsibility. Possess a working knowledge of legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances. Promote safe working practices at all times.
  • Check facilities, plant, buildings and equipment to ensure safe working practices and Health & Safety legislation compliance.
  • Help train, develop and motivate staff to continuously develop their technical skills and user relations.
  • To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required.
Among the personal characteristics & qualifications sought will be:
  • A Good Communicator
  • A team player with a positive attitude
  • Friendly disposition
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Initiative with the ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
  • PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates (Preferred but not essential)
  • CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certificates. (Preferred but not essential)
  • Knowledge of the use and maintenance of modern greenkeeping machinery.
  • Knowledge of automated irrigation systems.
  • Knowledge of all health and safety legislation relating to greenkeeping equipment and also chemical and waste handling.
What can Lex Leisure offer you?
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous annual leave
  • Complimentary use of all Glendale Golf courses
  • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  • Employee health cash plan
  • Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Career progression
  • Training and development
  • Full company uniform
Lex Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
How to Apply

Please apply with a letter of application and CV

Closing Date
  • 15/09/2024
About Lex Leisure

Lex Leisure seeks to operate leisure venues on a commercial basis with a view to generating a surplus that can be used for our principal objective of supporting those who are disabled, physically or mentally or who require support or bespoke care plans to stay physically active. Lex Leisure, working with key partners, wants to empower disabled people to take a more active role in all aspects of sport and physical activity and for our facilities to be more inclusive and to provide a greater range of sporting opportunities for disabled people.

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If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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