Greenkeeper

Application Close Date: 23/01/2022 (Closed)

Portsmouth Golf Course

Fancy a new challenge? Portsmouth Golf Course boasts an 18-hole course, practice facilities and the Nineteen Bar & Kitchen.  We are one of the busiest Pay & Play courses in Hampshire.  This is a great career opportunity with a market leader committed to providing a service that sits right at the heart of the community. Our six golf venues all have one thing in common – they offer accessible and quality golf to everyone.

The Opportunity

We now require an experienced Greenkeeper to join our experienced team. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. 

The Person

Essential skills/qualifications:

• Greenkeeping or grounds experience preferred
• Team player with good attitude
• Work efficiently with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work flexible hours when necessary for course preparation
• Competent in the use of a variety of turf machinery
• Proactive and forthcoming with new ideas and suggestions
• Good knowledge of health and safety

Desirable skills/qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates.
• CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certificates.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of modern greenkeeping machinery.
• Knowledge of automated irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of all health and safety legislation relating to greenkeeping equipment and also chemical and waste handling.

What can Glendale Golf offer you?

• Salary depending on competency and experience 
• Generous annual leave
• Complimentary use of all Glendale Golf courses
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Glendale Golf is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you. Please apply with a letter of application and CV.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.