Assistant Greenkeeper

Reports to: Course Manager
Based at: Beaverbrook Golf Club, Reigate Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QX
Salary: Up to £12.50ph dependent on any previous similar experience or relevant qualifications + Food Allowance.

Beaverbrook Golf Club, a private members 18-hole, luxury golf course is looking for someone who is interested in a Seasonal Greenkeeper role, with the potential of the role becoming permanent if vacancy is available at end of contract. Established in 2016 and located in the heart of the picturesque Surrey Hills, the golf course was designed and constructed by renowned golf course architect David McLay Kidd in collaboration with 8-time major winner Tom Watson.

Working with the most up to date machinery, the greenkeeping team are responsible for maintaining a highly conditioned course with creeping bentgrass greens.
With a strong focus on professional development, the department has a generous budget for training and supports our greenkeepers in the developing skills and knowledge to progress into a greenkeeping career. 

This role requires an understanding of working outdoors, in all seasonal weathers, open to training and development, in a physically demanding role, all training and opportunity to gain professional international recognised qualifications at a progressive and exclusive golf club.

Requirements:

• No qualifications required but relevant experience working outdoors would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce a high standard of work.
• Good time management and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Team player who is also able to use own initiative.
• A good understanding of operating machinery, driving licence will be an advantage.
• A flexible approach to work, work hours and weekend duties.
• Drive for continued personal development.

Schedule:

• This position will consist of 40 hours per week.
• Working Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 weekends with day off following weekend shift
• This contract is available until the end of September.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary – dependant on qualifications and experience
• Personal development support
• Annual leave (including Bank Holidays) pro rata.
• Golfing privileges
• Company and Team social events
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• Earn up to £600 for recommend a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to become full time greenkeeper with additional benefits if position is available at end of contract.