Greenkeeper
Department: Greenkeeping
Closing date: Ongoing
Salary: From £28,400.00 per year
Stoke by Nayland Resort is seeking an experienced Greenkeeper to join the team on a full-time basis.
SbN is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses – the Gainsborough course measures over 7,000 yards and hosts prestigious PGA tournaments, whilst the Constable course is very popular with hotel residents, families and members alike. There is also a large driving range, extensive practice facilities and a state-of-the-art golf simulator.
Working as part of the greenkeeping team, the successful candidate will report to the Head Greenkeeper & Course Manager. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday, with weekend work on a rota basis. This role offers a competitive salary, the opportunity for further education and training as well as additional employee benefits.
Due to our location, having your own transport is essential.
What You’ll Get Up To:
- Work within the team to maintain the golf course to a high standard as expected by our members and guests.
- Assist with ensuring the course is properly laid out, prepared and maintained to the required standard for members and guests to the Club.
- Work with the greenkeeping team to assist in all aspects of turf and golf course maintenance, including mowing and irrigation.
- Assist with the maintenance of bunkers and course furniture.
- Operate machinery used for specific tasks whilst complying with standard operating procedures to ensure Health & Safety regulations are met.
- You will be expected to comply with any reasonable instruction issued by your Manager.
- Undertake all operations in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 2 years greenkeeping experience.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualification in greenkeeping.
- Pesticide spraying licence PA1, PA2, PA6 & Chainsaw certification desirable, but not essential.
- Good knowledge of golf course maintenance practices.
- Practical skills for driving and operating machinery.
- Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Enthusiastic and punctual.
- Positive attitude with good communication skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- A desire to learn and develop within the role.
- Full driving licence.
SbN Team Benefits:
We offer our team members the following discounts and benefits:
- Discounted food and drink in our bars and restaurants
- Discounted hotel stays for yourself, friends and family
- Discounted golf and leisure club membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
Terms & Conditions
Stoke by Nayland Resort is part of the family-owned Boxford Group, which has been established for over 80 years. Due to our location, nestled in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), having your own transport is essential.
Due to a high volume of applications, unfortunately, we’re unable to respond to everyone. If you have not received a response within 7 working days, you have not been successful on this occasion.
Thank you for taking the time to apply, and please keep checking our careers page for more exciting opportunities to work with us.
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Contact Details
T: 01206 262836
E: recruitment@stokebynayland.com
A: Stoke by Nayland Resort, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ