Assistant Greenkeeper

4 weeks ago


Maidenhead, United Kingdom Winter Hill Golf Club Full time

club You will be responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of the golf course. It is your job to maintain a good playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience to golfers.

There are four key areas on a golf course - greens, tees, fairways and areas of rough - each of which requires a different type of maintenance. You may also be responsible for the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and flower beds.

Your work may include:

- Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers.
- Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces.
- Using environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management.
- Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features.
- Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens.
- Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits.
- Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidance.
- Attending to drainage problems.
- Cutting new holes on greens.
- Planting and pruning trees and shrubs as required.
- Operating and maintaining machinery and tools.

You will be required to produce high standards of presentation, have an eye for detail, be a good communicator and team player and be passionate about your chosen career.

**Qualifications, Experience and Skills**:

- Qualified to Level 2 or working towards NVQ level 2.
- Passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
- Excellent communicator and strong team player.
- The ability to work in an efficient and effective manner.
- The ability to follow precise instructions.

**Salary**: £11.68

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Basingstoke, RG27 0HB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: Winter Hill Golf Club

**Salary**: Up to £11.68 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Basingstoke RG27 0HB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location