Seasonal Greenkeeper in Inverurie

Why join Meldrum House Hotel?

We are looking for those with a passion for working outdoors to join the greenkeeping team on a fixed term contract to work over the months of May to September and assist the team in delivering a first‑class course for our members.

Meldrum House offers the finest of facilities and golf is certainly no exception. Our course, designed by Graeme Webster, is sculpted to perfection in Scotland’s breathtaking scenery and is one of the most beautiful parkland golf courses in the country. The mature woodland backdrop, meticulous landscaping and abundant wildlife make it a golf experience like no other.

Manicured greens, cross‑cut fairways, not to mention water features, dog‑legs and bunkers that demand perfection from every stroke, for even the most accomplished golfer.

You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• In‑house company interactive employee communication app
• Access to our state‑of‑the‑art gym and pools
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you’re working
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date
• Referral bonus when your friends or family join the team
• Contributions to a pension plan

Following your first successful three months, you’ll also receive …

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family
• Discount in our restaurants
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts

The role

Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course is no ordinary place. Your role is to assist in the preparation and maintenance of all golf playing surfaces to the agreed high standard. Duties will also involve the maintenance and presentation of estate grounds.

• Occasionally carry out mowing operations using pedestrian mowing equipment only, using the equipment that has had training provided. This will include ensuring equipment is prepared, maintained and operated as instructed in accordance with the operator’s manual, SOPs and risk assessments
• Assist in the aeration of turf by emptying boxes and clearing playing surface
• Perform turf operations including divot repair and turf laying
• Bunker maintenance including weeding, raking, construction and topping up sand
• Path maintenance to include filling in potholes with gravel and weeding
• Weeding using non‑chemical methods
• Leaf, debris and litter clearance
• Changing tee markers and hole signage as directed
• Maintenance of ball washers

• Be mindful to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• If you have specific queries or concerns relating to health and safety in the workplace, always discuss these with your manager, supervisor or health and safety representative

• Attend health and safety training as directed
• Report any unsafe or non‑optimal equipment to the management immediately
• Follow all directions, signage and training given

About you

You will work alongside a first‑class experiences greenkeeping team who pride themselves in delivering a first‑class product every time.

We ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn.

We will provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun and fulfilling career. Our family culture celebrates personality, ideas and spark as part of the Apex Hotels Group, an innovative, thriving business. We want you to be part of our exciting journey.