SLA13008 - Head Greenkeeper (Biggar Golf Course) - SLA13008
| Posting date: | 05 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,381.41 to £29,767.25 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Biggar, ML12 6HA |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SLA13008 |
Summary
Job Description
Head Greenkeeper
Biggar Golf Course
37 hours per week.
The Head Greenkeeper will be responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the golf course, ensuring that all areas are kept to the highest standards. This role involves overseeing a team of greenkeepers, planning, and executing maintenance schedules, and ensuring the course is in top condition year-round.
Requirements
Please Apply online
All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily maintenance and care of the golf course, including fairways, greens, tees, bunkers, and roughs.
Develop and implement effective maintenance plans and schedules.
Manage and supervise the greenkeeping team, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
Monitor and maintain the health and condition of the turf, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
Operate and maintain greenkeeping equipment, ensuring all tools are in good working order.
Manage the course’s irrigation systems, including scheduling and repairs.
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with regulations and environmental guidelines.
Collaborate with the management team on course improvement projects and long-term planning.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and supply inventories.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for all greenkeeping activities.
The Individual
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working, including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme