Job Title: Greenkeeper Trainee
The Hertsmere – Looking to recruit a greenkeeper to join our team
The Hertsmere (formerly Radlett Park Golf Club) is a newly invested golf facility nestling between Elstree and Radlett in Hertfordshire’s countryside. We have a mature 18-hole golf course, a short game practice facility supported by a new golf academy in a state-of-the-art 26 bay golf driving range, powered by Toptracer technology. We are also home to the Srixon Centre of Excellence for the South of England with a custom club fitting facility.
Our vision is to be the most inclusive family friendly and appealing place to play golf, inspiring a new generation to “Get into Golf” by attracting and retaining long term play and play customers and leisure guests to a modern, forward thinking golf experience.
We are seeking to hire a passionate and focused individual to add to our greenkeeping team, who has previous experience maintaining sports turf surfaces. The greenkeeping team are responsible for daily golf course and driving range maintenance, and we need a new team member with a can-do attitude towards their work, a genuine interest to improve their skills and become part of this important high performance team.
Role responsibilities include (but not limited to)
This is a full time role reporting to the Head Greenkeeper.
· Ability to operate equipment for turf maintenance and preparation to high standards with excellent attention to detail ensuring quality and consistency for tee, fairway, semi-rough, approaches and greens.
· Liaise with the head Greenkeeper on the upkeep and maintenance of the golf course and driving range.
· Manage all operations in our environmentally sustainable plan.
· Follow our Health and Safety systems to protect and promote a safe working environment.
Our ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
· Agronomy experience using and maintaining course equipment and collaborating with team members.
· Hold a full UK driving licence.
Skills and Knowledge
· A desire to learn and develop in the role.
· Interest in golf or a good understanding of the game.
· Ability to correctly use appropriate machinery to present the course.
· Keen eye for detail.
· Ability to prioritise as required within a busy environment.
· Reliable and trustworthy.
· Be an excellent team player with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a high performance team.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with all stakeholders.
· Genuine can do attitude and a drive to make a difference.
· Flexible approach to work, working hours and weekend duties.
· Have an understanding and ability to follow Health and Safety regulations as well as how to approach course maintenance practices around golfers playing.
Education
· NVQ – Level 2 in Greenkeeping (preferred but not essential).
· PA1, PA2, PA6 and NPTC Chainsaw license (preferred but not essential).
What we can offer you
· Full time permanent contract (3 month probation period)
· Competitive salary £20,000-£26,000 depending on experience and qualifications
· 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Inclusion into company workplace pension scheme
· Intensive training internally
· BIGGA membership
· Attendance at external events e.g. BTME
· Professional fully funded learning and development opportunities
· Free car parking
· Branded clothing
· Discounted staff meals
To apply
Please email your application to [email protected] will give your application immediate attention. Visit our website www.thehertsmere.co.uk