One of England’s Top 100 Courses, Thorpeness golf club was founded in 1922 and to this day prides itself on being an outstanding year-round golf venue
The fantastically picturesque maritime heathland course lined with diverse tree species, bracken, heather and whins is renowned for its James Braid layout. The challenging course has been enjoyed by all standards of golfer for generations - from the golfing great to the enthusiastic novice.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable Greenkeeper to join our highly valued greenkeeping team at Thorpeness Golf club
You will have:
- Greenkeeping NVQ 2/3
- PA1, PA6 spraying certificates
- Chainsaw certificate
- Full driving licence
- A positive, can-do attitude
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to follow instructions or work on your own initiative, as appropriate
- The following would be advantageous
- Good working knowledge of machinery and maintenance
- PA2 spraying certificate
As a Greenkeeper, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our outdoor spaces are well-maintained and visually appealing. Your attention to detail and ability to work with hand tools and power equipment will contribute to the overall beauty of our grounds. If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy working outdoors, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that this position may require physical stamina as it involves working in various weather conditions.
Benefits of working for The Hotel Folk:
- A share of the tips
- Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
- 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
- B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night
- Family discounts
- Discounted treatments and cost price products at our Weavers' House Spa
- Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme, Retail discounts
- Company pension scheme
- Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities
- Live in option available
About The Hotel Folk:
Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role - we cannot offer sponsorship.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a good working knowledge of machinery and maintenance?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Greenkeeping NVQ Level 2 (required)
- Chainsaw Certificate (required)
- Greenkeeping NVQ Level 3 (preferred)
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates (required)
- PA2 spraying certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
