Greenkeeper

4 months ago


Ossett, United Kingdom Low Laithes Golf Club Full time

Low Laithes Golf Club is an ambitious golf club located in Ossett, Celebrating 100 years in 2025. We are always looking for standout employees who have the same passion to promote Low Laithes.

Our work environment includes:

- 18 Hole golf course
- Lively atmosphere
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Regular social events

Designed by Dr Alastair McKenzie in 1925, Low Laithes Golf Club is located just off the M1 Jct. 40, Ossett, Wakefield. As we head towards our Centenary, we want to recruit a highly motivated Assistant Greenkeeper to join our hard-working team.

**What you will need for this position**:

- Sports Turf Management Level 2 qualification (minimum), Level 3 desirable
- Past experience in similar role - Full driving licence
- Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping preferred
- Knowledge of basic mechanical principles for equipment maintenance
- Ability to operate power tools safely and effectively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Physical stamina to perform manual labor in various weather conditions
- Excellent time management skills to complete tasks efficiently
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

**What we provide**:

- Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
- Company pension scheme
- 40 hour working week, weekends on a rota basis - 1 in 2 (season) / 1 in 4 (out of season), Saturdays 1.5x/hr and Sundays 2x/hr
- 20 paid holidays plus Bank Holidays - Staff uniform and PPE, course membership
- Further Education opportunities

Application deadline: 29/02/2024
Reference ID: LLGC Greens
Expected start date: 04/03/2024

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Greenkeepers: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Ossett (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Ossett: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/02/2024
Reference ID: LLGC Greens
Expected start date: 04/03/2024