Greenkeeper (Agronomy & Robotics Technician) in Alton

You bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and curiosities; and we’ll provide you with a space to play.

Full Time – Permanent Contract £27,000-£30,000/annum, depending on specific experience and qualifications.

Onsite Role Based at Mad Swans in the South Downs (in-between Farnham & Alton).

Mad Swans in the South Downs is now recruiting for a full-time Greenkeeper to join the team on a permanent basis. Unlike other typical Greenkeeper positions, this role will be involved in a range of duties in relation to the wider landscaping of the site and anything outdoors. Internally, this role will be known as Agronomy & Robotics Technician.

Here at Mad Swans in the South Downs we have built a stunning Mackenzie and Ebert designed 12-hole golf course. To help maintain our fairways and rough areas on the golf course, we will be utilising the latest technology in autonomous mowers.

What we do: We are experts in our field, committed to creating boundary-pushing social spaces that spark meaningful connections through play in nature. Mad Swans is a countryside hangout for mavericks. The unruly. The friendship groups you wish you were in. The families you want to hang out with. For evenings that go on forever. And weekends that become folklore. Come for a good time. Come for a long time. Come for a breath of fresh air. Whoever you are. Come as you are.

Social play spanning Padel Tennis, Pickleball, Darts, Shuffleboard and Golf gives guests the chance to explore one game or sample them all, across a few hours, a day, or a long weekend. We’re all about great food, which is why we’ve teamed up with experts in their field to create two distinct dining experiences and endless ways to enjoy them. The Potting Shed proudly boasts a menu of refreshing takes on Brasserie classics while, in The Hangout, the focus is on shareable plates with no compromise on flavour.

What we can do for you: We understand that there’s more to life than work, which is why our roles are designed to allow exploration, from long-time passions to brand-new intrigues. We believe that to be interested is to be interesting – that means industry-leading training within and outside of your specified job role. If you have a question, we want to provide you with the tools to answer it. As we make our start in the world, our team need to be able to wear a few different hats, which we treat as an opportunity, allowing you to take considered detours into topics of interest, in the pursuit of a broader, richer perspective. And out of hours, our guests’ playground is yours too. Enjoy the wide variety of green spaces, and the games they host, at an exclusive rate. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in all things Mad Swans, from padel lessons to cocktail workshops, after all, we want you to be as excited by our product as we are.

What there is to it: The Greenkeeper will be part of a small Greenkeeping Team and will report to the Agronomy & Robotics Manager. This is a very active and physically demanding role which will involve working outside.

• Positively interact and engage with our guests
• Ensure all of our greens and golf courses are presented to a high standard
• Mowing all playing surfaces and other areas of site
• Treating the greens and golf course with fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides
• Bunker management, including raking, weeding, levelling and strimming
• Hand cutting greens and top dressing
• Repair work to the greens and golf course
• Ongoing maintenance and repairs such as changing holes and top dressing
• Active pest management control to manage weeds and diseases
• Assist with aeration, scarifying and irrigation
• Monitor weather forecasts and the volume of rainfall
• Overseeding and hand watering the greens
• Safe use of machinery, including ride on mowers and hand machinery
• Planting trees, shrubs and flowers
• Planting vegetables and herbs in the Kitchen Garden
• Assisting with beekeeping and the production of honey
• General maintenance of the wider site and sports areas

There will also be a varied programme of winter projects. This is a full-time permanent position and will work any five days out of seven. The salary for this role is £27,000-£30,000/annum, depending on specific experience and qualifications.

Location: This is an onsite role and will be located at Mad Swans in the South Downs, Frith End Road, Blacknest, Hampshire, GU34 4QL.

Working Hours: Shift times will start from 6.00 am. We operate annualised hours which means shift patterns and the number of hours worked each week varies throughout the year. The total number of hours over the whole year is based on or equivalent to 40 hours a week.

Working Days: This role will work any five days out of seven and will involve working on weekends on a regular basis. Working hours will vary in line with the operating calendar and needs of the business.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experienced in Greenkeeping and Landscaping
• Excited about working outside in the fresh air
• Flexible in terms of being happy to help with a range of duties outside of a typical Greenkeeper role
• Passionate about maintaining our greens and golf course to a high standard
• Focused on the guest experience and detail oriented
• Self-driven and highly motivated
• Happy and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, positive and resilient by nature
• Solutions driven
• Comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment and happy to be hands-on

Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor any work permits or visas.

What is in it for you:

• Tips & Service Charge
• Free Parking
• Free Employee Meal whilst on shift
• Wage Stream – access your pay for hours worked before pay day
• Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities, Cabins and in the Retail Shop
• Reward & Recognition Initiatives
• Team Social & Well-being Activities & Events
• Employee Referral Scheme Bonus
• Mad Swans Water Bottle
• Mad Swans Hoodie
• Plant your own tree at Mad Swans

How to Apply: If you believe you have what it takes to come on-board and would like to be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. Please simply apply by hitting the apply button. Please note, emails from Mad Swans via our careers portal may land in your junk folder. Please check your junk folder to avoid missing any email updates from us.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we do not accept any speculative CVs and/or candidate profiles and are, therefore, unable to consider these.