At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and prepare six bowling greens to ensure top-notch playing conditions.
- Company: Join a supportive public sector team dedicated to community sports.
- Benefits: Earn £14.68 per hour with Monday to Friday shifts for a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Stable employment with training opportunities and a friendly team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local sports while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: Qualified in Greenkeeping or similar, with experience in fine turf management.
The predicted salary is between 14.68 - 14.68 £ per hour.
We are recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for a qualified Greenkeeper to support the maintenance of six high-quality bowling greens. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to play a key role in delivering exceptional playing surfaces for the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the greens to a consistently high standard, ensuring optimal playing conditions throughout the season. A driving licence is essential for this role.
Your Time at Work
- Maintain and prepare all six bowling greens to a high standard
- Carry out mowing, verticutting, aeration, top dressing, fertilisation, and seeding programmes
- Ensure greens are presented and prepared for play, including rink marking and general upkeep
- Monitor turf health and implement treatments for pests, weeds, and diseases
- Operate and maintain specialist turf care machinery and equipment
- Assist with irrigation and drainage maintenance
- Carry out routine maintenance of surrounding areas, including pathways and landscaped spaces
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards at all times
Our Perfect Worker
- Recognised qualification in Greenkeeping, Sports Turf, or Horticulture
- Previous experience maintaining fine turf, ideally bowling greens or similar surfaces
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong understanding of fine turf management techniques
- Experience using a range of grounds maintenance machinery
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Happy to work in all weather conditions throughout the year
- Must be happy to go through Disclosure checks in line with requirements from Public Sector
Desirable Skills & Experience
- PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
- Experience working within a public sector or local authority environment
- Knowledge of bowling green maintenance standards and seasonal requirements
- Additional machinery or turf care certifications
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £14.68 per hour
- Monday to Friday shifts, 8am - 4pm, allowing for great work-life balance
- Outdoor working
- Stable public sector employment
- Opportunity to manage and maintain multiple well-used community bowling greens
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
Head Greenkeeper in Glasgow employer: Brightwork Ltd
Brightwork Ltd is an excellent employer for those passionate about greenkeeping, offering a supportive team environment and the chance to manage multiple community bowling greens. With a focus on employee development and a stable public sector role, you can enjoy a great work-life balance with Monday to Friday shifts while contributing to the local community's recreational needs.
