Greenkeeper Apprentice

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers.

We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking to welcome a Greenkeeper Apprentice to join our journey in delivering perfectly groomed turf.

About the role

This is a full-time role based onsite at our manufacturing facility in Ipswich, Suffolk. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the playing surfaces to a high professional standard of play and presentation;
• Maintaining the rough and bio-diversity areas to an environmental standard;
• Managing the irrigation system effectively and recording all water usage;
• Adapting the programs to suit local weather conditions and rainfall;
• Operating the course machinery to the standards set out in the operators instruction book and performing basic maintenance on the same machinery;
• Pruning trees, trimming hedges and cutting back shrubs as required;
• Assisting in the set-up of customer visits, demonstrations and product training as required;
• General site maintenance, including planting beds and general duties associated with the site;
• With assistance, planning and applying a fertiliser schedule for the turf areas;
• Helping with the planning and expansion of the mower testing areas.

Qualifications

As a Greenkeeper Apprentice, we would ask you bring the following skills and experience:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Able to demonstrate practical skills;
• Logical thinker and the ability to identify and solve problems;
• Good attention to detail;
• Basic computer skills for record keeping and writing emails and reports;
• Ability to talk to people from different levels of the business and visitors alike;
• Entry onto the apprenticeship is also subject to 4 GCSE's including Maths & English 9-3 or equivalent.

Why us?

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays;
• Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;
• Enhanced Company pension;
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary;
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;
• On-site golf course and football pitch;
• Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform;
• Eye care scheme;
• Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;
• Winter flu vaccination voucher.

We are committed to creating a culture of learning and empowering our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions which we will support through regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a space where everyone feels comfortable and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.