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Greenkeeper
| Posting date: | 14 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime for weekend work and bank holidays on a rota basis |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2024 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Widnes Golf Club |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We have an excellent opportunity for a full time, permanent Qualified Greenkeeper to join our well established team.
Widnes Golf Club is a Private Members Club founded in 1924 and is located in a scenic parkland setting.
The applicant must have excellent work ethic, dedication, passion and be a team player with a keen eye for presentation, you will be working as part of a greenkeeping team, and this position offers excellent opportunities for progression and career development.
The position also requires the candidate to process the following attributes:
• NVQ level 2 Qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent - essential
• Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6 – desirable but not essential
• Chainsaw Certificates CS 32/33 would be an advantage but not essential
Job Description
• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough and semi-rough
• Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, indicating OOB, Drop Zones and hazards.
• Swish and brush greens
• Apply top dressing and fertiliser
• Prepare and maintain machinery where applicable
• Identify and control pests and diseases
• Renovate worn and damaged turf
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace for self and others
• Driving a tractor with implements
• Preparing machinery for use
• Preparing machinery for storage
• To complete work in any section that the Company may require you to carry out other duties within your capabilities, as the workload requires.
In return we offer:
A competitive salary of £26,000p.a. Working a 40-hour week, with paid overtime for weekend work and bank holiday duties on a rota basis.
• Contributory Pension Schem
• 20 days annual leave
• Uniform and all PPE provided by the Club
Applications should be via email with a supporting C.V. and cover letter to: office@widnesgolfclub.co.uk for the attention of the Secretary Manager, Nicola Ogburn.
Widnes Golf Club is a Private Members Club founded in 1924 and is located in a scenic parkland setting.
The applicant must have excellent work ethic, dedication, passion and be a team player with a keen eye for presentation, you will be working as part of a greenkeeping team, and this position offers excellent opportunities for progression and career development.
The position also requires the candidate to process the following attributes:
• NVQ level 2 Qualification in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent - essential
• Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6 – desirable but not essential
• Chainsaw Certificates CS 32/33 would be an advantage but not essential
Job Description
• Cut tees, greens, surrounds, fairways, rough and semi-rough
• Set up the golf course, including changing holes, moving tee markers, indicating OOB, Drop Zones and hazards.
• Swish and brush greens
• Apply top dressing and fertiliser
• Prepare and maintain machinery where applicable
• Identify and control pests and diseases
• Renovate worn and damaged turf
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace for self and others
• Driving a tractor with implements
• Preparing machinery for use
• Preparing machinery for storage
• To complete work in any section that the Company may require you to carry out other duties within your capabilities, as the workload requires.
In return we offer:
A competitive salary of £26,000p.a. Working a 40-hour week, with paid overtime for weekend work and bank holiday duties on a rota basis.
• Contributory Pension Schem
• 20 days annual leave
• Uniform and all PPE provided by the Club
Applications should be via email with a supporting C.V. and cover letter to: office@widnesgolfclub.co.uk for the attention of the Secretary Manager, Nicola Ogburn.