Head Greenkeeper - Orpington

Mytime Active

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 11d60477f00045d88cda0340b394647a

To undertake and oversee others in the setting, operation and daily maintenance of specialist golf green keeping equipment, mowing equipment and tractors. To keep detailed and accurate records of work completed and maintenance carried out.

To supervise by planning, motivating and controlling all associated maintenance across the whole course.

To identify pest, weed or disease problems and carry out appropriate cultural or chemical control of affected areas. To set-up, calibrate and check spraying equipment.

To assist in the surveying, planning and construction of new greens, tees and bunker around the course.

To assist in the production of liquid and granular fertilising equipment and to evenly distribute appropriate feed to greens and tees.

To oversee the work of third parties and sub-contractors when working on the golf courses, ensuring that they adhere to legislation and Mytime Health & Safety policy.

You may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required., Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if needed for the role

Mytime Active applies its Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection.

Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings / events when required and travel between sites

To take on any other duties as may be required, commensurate with the post and in particular to ensure the c

A proven ability to lead and work as a team member in a busy green keeping environment.

A proven ability to implement systems of operation and maintain accurate records.

An ability to undertake a diverse and demanding workload and to deliver consistently high work, within specified timescales.

A good understanding of the principles associated with minor golf course reconstruction projects.

A minimum of two years' experience of grounds maintenance/green keeping on a golf course

Qualifications specific to green keeping, which will provide added value to the role with Mytime Active.

We are an independent social enterprise on a mission to improve wellbeing through our range of accessible services. These include golf, swimming, gyms, bowling, social and health programmes at 20 locations across Bromley, the Midlands and Hampshire. We reinvest our profits into the long-term wellbeing of our local communities, and to date we've helped hundreds of thousands of people to live a happier and healthier lifestyle.

In return you get to work for a great company with like-minded people with a competitive salary and benefits package including:

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Additional leave with length of service.