Job description
Greenkeeper - Roehampton, London
The Roehampton Club is looking to recruit a full time Greenkeeper to join our skilled and experienced team, helping to ensure the course is presented and maintained to a consistently high standard. Our culture is to foster talented individuals and enable them to succeed with the correct tools and skills to develop their careers for the future. We currently retain gold standard accreditation as an Investors of People, which is an indicator to the level of commitment we make to our people.
The Club is known for providing some of the best facilities in the Southeast of England with golf and tennis being the key sports as well as a multitude of other sports and fitness facilities on offer to the membership.
The right candidate will be part of a team that have a real pride in maintaining the course and helping to develop the estate as part of the 2035 masterplan. This is a full-time position, working 40 hrs per week including weekend work on a rota basis.
Who we are looking for:
- Someone with three years’ minimum experience in sports maintenance.
- A Greenkeeping qualification or wishes to attain one
- Operates to a very high-quality standard with an eye for detail.
- A conscientious team player with the ability to multi-task.
- A positive attitude and a can-do approach to work
- Good timekeeping and attendance record
- Has the desire to go forward with their career and is seeking an employer who recognizes this
What we can offer:
- A competitive salary for the London area
- Overtime rates for weekend and work over contracted hours
- Accommodation on site (when available)
- Generous pension provision
- In-house training tailored to the individuals needs
- Club subsidized training conducted by recognized vocational bodies (NVQ etc.)
- We regularly arrange for team members to work at tournaments, home and abroad as part of the improvement of skills and understand competition play
- All uniform & PPE supplied
- Lunch provided by the Club
- BIGGA membership supplied as part of employment
- Regular staff appreciation initiatives
- Use of Clubs sports facilities and fitness centre
Make the most of your talents and be the best you can be with us!
To apply, please submit a CV together with a covering letter to the Course Manager: Peter Bradburn by clicking 'Apply'.