Assistant Greenkeeper

**Assistant Greenkeeper**

Fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the green-keeping team at Lancaster Golf Club. This is a new position adding to our existing team greenkeeping team at Lancaster Golf Club. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and dynamic assistant greenkeeper to join our team to help us maintain and develop the course further.

Lancaster Golf Club is an 18 hole parkland private members club design by James Braid and is situated south of the city on the banks of the River Lune. The club has an active and friendly membership and has hosted various Lancashire County events over the years.
- Minimum NVQ level 2 in sports turf management, with ideally at least 2 years’ experience.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours, including been part of weekend & bank holiday rota system.
- Must be able to work as part of a team & on their own.
- Good understanding of modern golf course machinery & competent in its use.
- Have a keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high standard of work.
- A positive approach to work with good communication and timekeeping skills.
- Ability to provide input into work discussion and course development.
- Have an understand of Health & safety regulations and have a safe approach to golf course maintenance activities.
- Ideally hold PA1,2 & 6 spraying certificates but not essential.
- Ideally hold chainsaw certificates but not essential.

In return we offer:
- Full time permanent contract (6-month probation period)
- Competitive salary £22000- £24500 depending on qualifications & experience.
- Paid overtime.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Government pension contributions.
- Embroidered Uniform & PPE provided by the Club.
- Further training opportunities.
- BIGGA membership.
- Opportunities to attend industry-based education events. Eg Btme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lancaster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person