Qualified Greenkeeper
Brookmans Park Golf Club, Hertfordshire
Brookmans Park Golf Club is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Qualified Greenkeeper to join our experienced and ambitious course team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a greenkeeper looking to develop their career at a traditional private members' golf club that is committed to continual improvement and investment in both its golf course and its staff.
Set within acres of attractive parkland between Hatfield and Potters Bar, Brookmans Park Golf Club has built a reputation for presenting a high-quality golf course whilst undertaking an ongoing programme of course development and improvement projects completed largely in-house by our greenkeeping team.
Recent and ongoing projects include:
- Construction of USGA specification greens and tees
- Bunker renovations and reconstruction
- Drainage installation programmes
- Irrigation maintenance and upgrades
- Tree and woodland management
- Turf improvement initiatives across all playing surfaces
Working closely with the Estates Manager & Head Greenkeeper, you will gain valuable experience in all aspects of golf course maintenance, construction, machinery operation, irrigation, and project work.
Job Description
Brookmans Park Golf Club is a well-respected private members parkland golf course set in over 200 acres, conveniently located between Hatfield and Potters Bar. Further information www.bpgc.co.uk
Reporting To
Estates Manager, Head Greenkeeper
The Role
To carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks and additional tasks relevant to any course development projects undertaken by the Club as directed by the Head Greenkeeper, in accordance with the Club’s Golf Course Maintenance Policy, its Health and Safety Policy and the Greenkeepers Code of Conduct.
Responsibility & Duties
· Carry out routine golf course maintenance
o Mow and maintain greens, tees, fairways, surrounds, and roughs to a high standard.
o Maintain bunkers, gardens, and surrounds, including the repair and renovation of worn or damaged turf.
o Assist with course setup tasks such as changing hole positions, moving tee markers, and marking hazards and out-of-bounds areas.
o Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides following safety procedures.
o Control pests, weeds, and diseases to ensure healthy turf.
o Assist with irrigation duties and watering, as required.
o Undertake planting, pruning, and tree work under supervision.
o Perform all tasks to a high standard at all times.
· Machinery & Equipment
o Prepare and maintain machinery and tools, ensuring they are clean, safe, and in working order.
o Report machinery/ equipment defects or damage immediately.
o Perform all relevant pre-start checks prior to use of any machinery or equipment.
·Compliance & Communication
o Maintain Health & Safety and work within the Club’s policy at all times.
o Maintain PC based work, machinery and fuel records.
o Ensure that all work areas both on and off the course are left clean, tidy, and well presented at all times.
o Read, understand and then sign all relevant risk assessments before undertaking any task.
o Take action to remedy any condition or damage found on the course which affects the high standard expected, or report as necessary.
The above list is not exhaustive.
Person Specification
Essential Qualities:
o NVQ level 2 Greenkeeping qualification
o Reliable and physically fit with good stamina.
o Ability to work efficiently both alone and as part of a team.
o Good communication skills.
o Enthusiasm for outdoor work and development within the greenkeeping industry.
Desirable Attributes:
o Pa1, 2 and 6 Spraying certification
o Chainsaw Cross Cutting and Maintenance Qualification
o Chainsaw Felling small trees Qualification
o First Aider qualification
o An interest in golf or the turf management industry.
o Valid UK driving license.
Working Hours
o 37.5 hours per week.
o Working hours including a 30-minute unpaid break: April to September, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm; October to March, 7:00 am – 2:30 pm.
o Occasionally it will be necessary to work in addition to these hours as required by the needs of the business. Any overtime will be accrued and taken as time off in Lieu.
o Weekend overtime will be required on a rota basis, approximately every third week, with several additional shifts as required by the needs of the Club. The normal weekend shift, paid at time and a half, would be 3 hours on both Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at a time as directed by the Head Greenkeeper, to prepare the course for the days golf.
Benefits
o Competitive salary and overtime rates.
o 28 days' holiday annually (including public holidays).
o Contributory pension scheme.
o Ongoing training and support to achieve industry-recognized qualifications.
o Complimentary golf club membership.
o Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided.
o Subscription to BIGGA (British and International Golf Greenkeepers' Association)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Greenkeeping: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
