Seasonal Greenkeeper (April-October) in Auchterarder

We are delighted and honoured to be hosting The Senior Open Championship this July, so 2026 promises to be an exciting and high‑profile season for our Greenkeeping team. Building on our experience from hosting the Championship in 2022, you’ll play a key role in presenting the course at its very best for one of golf’s most prestigious events. We are currently seeking driven, self‑motivated Seasonal Greenkeepers, with outstanding attention to detail, to join our Golf Courses team between April to October 2026.

The on target earning potential for this role is £14.98 / per hour - comprising a base hourly rate of £12.48, plus a qualified estimate of £2.50 per hour in gratuities and service charge.

As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards.

ABOUT GLENEAGLES

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

WORKING AT GLENEAGLES

We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.

Location: Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You’ll be a key part of the team, working flexibly and assisting with the daily set up of machinery.
• Using your eagle eye for detail you’ll make sure our morning golf course set up is consistently of the highest standard.
• You’ll maintain a sound knowledge of all operating golf course maintenance equipment and the SOPs for the department.
• Monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security in the workplace at all times.
• Proactively identifying areas of our golf courses requiring attention and highlighting this to the senior team.
• Assisting with the preparation of machinery for use and storage; undertaking routine machine maintenance.
• Maintaining an awareness and understanding of the rules of golf relating to golf course maintenance and modern greenkeeping practices, along with new developments within the industry.
• Using our John Deere OnLink system for daily scheduling, utilising this fully as part of your daily routine when starting and finishing tasks.
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way.

The kind of person we’re looking for:

• You learn quickly, and you’re keen to build your knowledge of the plant machinery used for each greenkeeping task.
• Already conversant with the relevant Health and Safety regulations, you understand the importance of our full compliance and care in this area.
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you’re passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand.
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner.
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you’re well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way.

What’s in it for you:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service.
• Seasonal parties and local social events.
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon‑Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range.
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum.
• Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose.
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers.
• A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme.
• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service.
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles.
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels.
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most.
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes.
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice.
• Complimentary access to our staff gym.
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint.

If you are our next Seasonal Greenkeeper, please forward your most recent CV to us today!