Seasonal Greenkeeper Kirknewton, Scotland
Job description
Dalmahoy is located 7 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre, surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside, just off the A71 lies the four-star Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club. With spectacular views to Edinburgh Castle and the Forth Bridges, it is a celebration of Scottish heritage dating back to the 13th century.
With 18 operating departments and up to 250 employees, Dalmahoy offers unrivalled opportunities to progress your career across many different roles and disciplines.
Come and join us!
The Seasonal Assistant greenkeeper is responsible for…….
Essential Functions
· Maintain greens, fairways, bunkers and rough to ensure course meets standards
· To perform routine set up to ensure the golf course is prepared for golfers
· Switch and brush greens, apply top dressing and fertiliser, identify/control pests and diseases, and renovate worn and damaged turf
· Perform general maintenance to all course areas, to a set standard
· To undertake project work on designated areas for improvement of the course
· Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
· To comply with all statutory requirements and other instructions regarding the safe storage and use of chemicals, materials machinery, and equipment
· To operate machinery and carry out pre start checks
· To carry out all other duties as may be required to ensure the hotel operation is properly maintained to provide total guest satisfaction
Competencies
· Pro-active and reliable, shift start time may include but is not limited to; 6am, 6:30am and 7am
· A practical mindset with a hands-on approach to hard work, and pride in presenting the best facility possible
· Must be able to work in all weather conditions
· Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
· Weekend availability
· High attention to detail
· Innovative
Preferred Education and Experience
· Greenkeeping experience, training will be given (preferred)
· Driving licence
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, at the reasonable request of management.
Interview Process
Initial phone call with the department manager, followed by face to face interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: From £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Greenkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Seasonal Greenkeeper
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
