About us:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our strong team, in maintaining, and improving our unique, 134-year-old, parkland golf course.
Located 5 miles from Taunton town centre, at the top of Pickeridge Hill, and in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club has an inland links feel due to the rolling land movements formed when the land was lime-kilned in the 1800’s. The original course was designed by renowned course architect William Herbert Fowler and has been adapted and added to over the years. It is now a spectacular 18 hole, par 69, estate which challenges skilled and novice golfers alike.
The Course offers parkland golf unlike any other experience, striving to achieve the highest possible standards, while continually looking to improve.
The Role:
- Is ideal for someone who is looking to change, or begin a new, career. With golf courses all over the world, the opportunities are endless.
- Is perfect for someone who plays golf, wants to learn golf or is simply willing to learn about greenkeeping.
- Requires the ability to work flexibly in a team; this is a big part of being a greenkeeper.
- Has early morning starts as a given, to get ahead of the golfers who sometimes start at dawn, and weekend work will be required, but not every week.
- Will suit someone willing to learn all about the job and be instructed and trained in all areas of greenkeeping.
Candidates Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate will have:
- A basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- Good time management and communication skills.
- A full driving licence.
- A willingness to be part of a team.
- A preparedness to learn and to assist the Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager in the preparation and maintenance of the golf course to the highest possible standard.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Achieved NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
- Achieved PA1, PA 2a, and PA6 spraying qualifications (preferred but not essential).
Benefits:
- Staff Incentive bonus scheme.
- Free golf via a Staff Membership (after successful completion of a probationary period).
- British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) membership.
- An opportunity to develop career.
- Free on-site car park.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,436.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
