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Assistant Greenkeeper

Wentworth Club -
Virginia Water

Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Sick pay

Qualifications

Maintenance
NVQ

Full job description

Assistant Greenkeeper

Greenkeeping & Grounds

Wentworth Club is one of the world’s finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, famous for its outstanding three Championship golf courses, in addition to a luxury Tennis & Health Club. The Club is surrounded and entwined within the Wentworth Estate, one of the most prestigious private estates in the London suburbs where many of the world’s premier golfers have their home.

We’re now looking to add to our team of Assistant Greenkeepers to maintain the highest greenkeeping standards throughout the year. To be an example to the trainees in the team and lead by example and encouraging these standards of greenkeeping across the rest of the department.

Full-time 40 hours per week, salary plus paid overtime and BIGGA Membership.

Key Accountabilities:

Play an active part as a crew member.
To lead by example and encourage best working practices to the rest of the team.
You will be expected to have some knowledge of the plant machinery used for specific tasks and ensure that they are utilised in the correct manner to comply with the Health and Safety regulations whilst in operation and washed down, greased, oiled and stored after operation.
To report breakdowns and advise your Head Greenkeeper of requirements to run the site effectively to an expected high standard.
To ensure all areas are properly laid out and prepared for members and visitors to the Club. A very high standard of presentation is required at all times.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Passion for golf course maintenance and a desire to learn and develop in the field.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Physical stamina and the ability to perform strenuous outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Basic knowledge of golf and an understanding of golf course etiquette is desirable.
Be aware of modern greenkeeping practices, and alert to new developments with-in the industry
To be competent in the operation of greenkeeping machinery and maintenance practices
Minimum 3 years greenkeeping experience or 1 year experience with NVQ level 2 in greenkeeping (or equivalent)

Key Personal Attributes:

Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders across the club.
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Demonstrate great teamwork
Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the business.
Attention to detail and the ability to spot and correct errors

As an equal opportunities' employer, Wentworth Club is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Wentworth Club.

BENEFITS:

Company pension scheme with Standard Life.
Enhanced company sick pay, maternity, and paternity

Assistant Greenkeeper

Greenkeeping & Grounds

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