Greenkeeper
Oxfordshire
Manpower Recruitment are working alongside an established client, on the outskirts of Banbury and are looking for an experienced Greenkeeper, to support the day to day running of the environment.
The role is full time, working 40hrs per week with a working pattern of 5/7 days (Including weekends and no Bank holidays)
The role is paying £24550-£27000pa, depending on experience.
***A full UK driving licence will be needed, due to location to get into work
THE JOB AND WHAT'S INVOLVED
A greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care, and overall appearance of a golf course. It is their job to maintain a good playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience to golfers.
There are four key areas on a golf course - tees, fairways, greens, and areas of rough - each of which requires a different type of maintenance. Greenkeepers are often also responsible for the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
They tour the course at the start of the day to prepare the course for play. This can require very early starts to ensure the best playing surfaces are available daily. Greenkeepers also need to be constantly aware of golfers on the course, making sure their work does not interfere with play, and must keep health and safety at the forefront of all their activities.
Their work may include:
- Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines, and specialist hand mowers.
- Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces.
- Using environmentally friendly treatments to control weeds, fungal diseases and pests when instructed to do so by supervisors or management.
- Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features.
- Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens.
- Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals such as moles and rabbits.
- Responding to enquiries and dealing with any golfers in line with current responsibilities and management guidance.
- Attending to drainage problems.
- Applying irrigation.
- Cutting new holes on greens.
- Planting and pruning trees and shrubs as required.
- Operating and maintaining machinery and tools.
- Greenkeepers are increasingly required to consider the environmental impact of their work, especially in terms of water conservation and the use of chemicals.
Benefits
- Staff Uniform
- Use of golf course (Restrictions may apply)
- Cycle to work scheme
- No working Bank holidays
- 21 days annual leave
If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower representative
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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £20,000 to £30,000 Per Annum
Reference: BBBH393421