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Qualified Greenkeeper

East Sussex National
Uckfield Full-time
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Qualified Greenkeeper

Become a part of a team, prepare our Championship Golf Courses, ready for golfers to play a round of golf and so this all in the setting of 1100 acres of English countryside.

The East Sussex National Hotel and Golf Club offers a perfect retreat for both business and leisure guests. With 104 beautiful bedrooms, Health Club, Spa (with 9 treatment rooms) and two Championship Golf Courses. East Sussex National also offers a wide range of meeting and events space which is ideal for day meetings, residential conferences or that special social event.

Objectives of the Qualified Greenkeeper

To assist with the daily preparation and maintenance of the golf courses and grounds within the specified standards set by East Sussex National under the guidance of the Course Manager whilst complying with all company policies.

Main Duties:\-

  • To assist with the daily preparation and maintenance of the golf courses and grounds within the specified standards set by East Sussex National under the guidance of the Course Manager whilst complying with all company policies.

  • Assist in the preparation of club events throughout the year.

  • Liaise with the Course manager, Deputy Course Managers \& Head Mechanic on the upkeep and maintenance of all playing surfaces.

  • Operate all mechanical equipment in a safe and careful manner adhering at all times to the health and safety measures required for each piece of equipment.

  • Ensuring that all machinery is in good working order.

  • Maintain knowledge in relation to training and development.

  • Continually strive to carry out all duties to ensure the golf course remains in the best condition and presentation for both members and visiting guest.

  • Actively participate in monthly departmental meetings and contribute any ideas you may have that will benefit the team and company.

  • Any other duties directed by the Course Manager.
The ideal candidate:
  • Demonstrate at least 2 years’ experience in a greenkeeping role.

  • Qualification of NVQ 2 would be advantageous but good greenkeeping experience will also be considered.

  • Excellent team player with the desire to do the best job possible as an individual or part of a team.

  • Able to work additional hours to carry out weekend shifts on a rota
Key career benefits
  • Work almost anywhere in the world there is a golf course as you have transferable skills

  • Working in the outdoors

  • Working amongst nature

  • Not your normal 9 to 5
In return
  • Be part of a growing hotel that encourages development in Hospitality and be trained to be your best self.

  • Staff and "Friends and Family" rates at all our hotels which start from £40 a night.

  • 28 days Annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

  • Access to Wellbeing Employee Assist Programme via Peninsula

  • Discounted gym membership

  • Discount on Spa Treatments, pampering, and Spa Retail

  • Meals on duty

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Complimentary car parking
Recognition and career development
  • Referral Scheme where you can Recommend a friend and earn money (after you have both successfully completed your 3\-month probationary period)

  • Leadership Development programme

  • Awards programme annually with prizes.

  • Long service awards/performance rewards/employee of month

  • Internal transfer and promotion opportunities

  • Training and development opportunities with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth
Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £27,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • Gym membership

  • On\-site parking

  • Store discount
Work Location: In person

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