At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful golf courses and ensure top-notch playing conditions for all golfers.
- Company: Chadwell Springs Golf Centre, a friendly and established leisure facility.
- Benefits: 60% off meals while working, discounts for friends, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Flexible hours with early starts; perfect for those who love the outdoors.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on our golf courses.
- Qualifications: Experience in greenkeeping or outdoor roles is a plus; passion for nature is essential.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Location: Chadwell Springs Golf Centre
About Us
We are a well-established golf and leisure facility featuring a 9-hole Par 3 golf course, a 9-hole pitch and putt course, and a covered driving range. We pride ourselves on providing excellent playing conditions and a welcoming environment for golfers of all abilities.
We can offer you:
- Training and development opportunities.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Staff golf and practice facility privileges.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the facility.
- 60% discounted meals when you are working.
- 25% discount on food and 20% on drinks for you and your friends on your day off.
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the playing surfaces of the Par 3 course, pitch and putt course, and practice areas.
- Carry out regular mowing of greens, tees, approaches, fairways, roughs, and surrounding areas.
- Assist with course setup, including changing holes, tee markers, and signage.
- Maintain bunkers, pathways, and landscaped areas.
- Operate and maintain a range of turf care machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
- Monitor turf health and assist with irrigation, fertiliser applications, aeration, and pest or disease control programmes.
- Carry out routine maintenance and basic servicing of equipment.
- Support improvement projects and seasonal renovation work.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar outdoor role is preferred.
- Knowledge of turf management and golf course maintenance would be advantageous.
- Ability to operate machinery safely and responsibly.
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
- PA1 & PA6 Certificate preferred.
Working Hours
This role will involve early morning starts and include weekend and bank holiday work on a rota basis to ensure the facility is maintained to a high standard. We welcome applications from experienced Greenkeepers as well as enthusiastic individuals looking to develop a career in golf course maintenance.
Greenkeeper employer: Job Search Place Limited
At Chadwell Springs Golf Centre, we pride ourselves on fostering a friendly and supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, generous staff discounts, and family-friendly policies, we ensure our Greenkeepers not only maintain our beautiful courses but also enjoy a fulfilling career in the leisure industry. Join us to contribute to the ongoing development of our facility while enjoying the perks of working in a vibrant golf community.
