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Senior Greenkeeper - Sutton Coldfield

Employer
The Belfry
Location
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
27 Apr 2018

Senior Greenkeeper - Greenkeeping

Department: Greenkeeping

Responsible to: Head Greenkeeper                        

Works closely with: Grounds, Greenkeeping, Maintenance

Contract Type: Fixed Term

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Greenkeeper for the Belfry Hotel and Golf Resort, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

The Resort has been awarded ‘England’s Leading Resort & England’s Best Golf Hotel’ the past two years and ‘Europe’s Best Golf Resort’ 2016. The Belfry is proud of its rich sporting history and heritage, hosting the Ryder Cup four times in 1985, 1989, 1993 & 2002.

To assist the Deputy Head Greenkeeper in a supporting role, To oversee the daily maintenance of the golf courses I.E. course set-up, current work programmes, supervise the team, spraying and fertilisation of the courses.

Scope of the Role:

  • Assisting in the golf courses set-up each morning in line with golf course maintenance standards.
  • Application of fertilisers and chemicals to the golf courses where necessary.
  • To undertake spot checks of the golf courses including; tees, fairways, rough, approaches, greens, pitch-marking, and holes.
  • To ensure that golf course standards are adhered to by the teams.
  • Supervising the golf course maintenance teams.
  • To undertake mowing of greens, fairways and tees.
  • Assist the planning each week: cutting schedules, bunker maintenance, hole changing, stock check, i.e., flags, flagpoles, bins, ball washers and towels. General course maintenance.
  • Assist the Head GK in supervising any work programmes in place.

The job holder will also:

  • Observe and adhere to the companies’ policies and procedures, undergoing relevant training and development to fulfil the requirements of the Company and the post.
  • This job description is designed to highlight the key areas of work, objectives will be agreed.
  • The duties & responsibilities listed above are not intended to be exhaustive, but are set out to indicate the main areas of activity currently expected in this position. You will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to the needs of the role.
  • This job description is an outline of the role & function; it is not intended to be specific for all tasks.

What’s in it for me?

  •  Salary meets NMW 
  •  Meals On Duty
  •  Uniform
  •  Free Car parking
  •  28 Days Holiday increasing to 33 after 5 year service
  • Team, Friends and Family discount on rooms B&B + leisure
  • Discounted stays at Our sister Hotels
  • Up to 40% Discount on Food and Beverage outlets
  • Up to 40% Discount at The Spa on Beauty treatments
  • Discounted Gym Membership for you and your partner

Plus Many Many More

If you feel that you fulfil the above criteria and are ready for your next career step within a progressive Hotel Company that provides lots of future career opportunities, training and progression we look forward to receiving your application in strictest confidence.

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