Seasonal Greenkeeper
Posted 3 days 1 hour ago by Meldrum House
We are looking for those with a passion for working outdoors to join the greenkeeping team on a fixed term contract to work over the months of May to September and assist the team in delivering a first class course for our members.
Meldrum House offers the finest facilities and golf is certainly no exception. Our course, designed by Graeme Webster, is sculpted to perfection in Scotland's breathtaking scenery and is one of the most beautiful parkland golf courses in the country. The mature woodland backdrop, meticulous landscaping and abundant wildlife make it a golf experience like no other.
Manicured greens, cross cut fairways, water features, dog legs and bunkers demand perfection from every stroke, for even the most accomplished golfer.
Benefits- 29 days holiday
- Training and development from day one
- Employee events and celebrations
- In house company interactive employee communication app
- Entry to our state of the art gym and pools
- Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working
- Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial Wellbeing App (Wagestream) allowing flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date
- Referral bonus when friends or family join the team
- Contributions to a pension plan
- Access to discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family
- Discount in our restaurants
- Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
- Spa treatments and product discounts
Your role is to assist in the preparation and maintenance of all golf playing surfaces to the agreed high standard. Duties also involve the maintenance and presentation of estate grounds.
- Occasionally carry out mowing operations using pedestrian mowing equipment only, with proper training provided-ensuring equipment is prepared, maintained, and operated as instructed in accordance with operator's manual, SOPs, and risk assessments.
- Assist in the aeration of turf by emptying boxes and clearing the playing surface.
- Perform turf operations including divot repair and turf laying.
- Maintain bunkers, including weeding, raking, construction, and topping up sand.
- Maintain paths by filling potholes with gravel and weeding.
- Weeding using non chemical methods.
- Clear leaf, debris, and litter.
- Change tee markers and hole signage as directed.
- Maintain ball washers.
- Mind your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions at work.
- Discuss any queries or concerns relating to health and safety with your manager/supervisor or health and safety representative.
- Attend health and safety training as directed.
- Report any unsafe or non optimal equipment to management immediately.
- Follow all directions, signage, and training given.
You will work alongside a first class greenkeeping team that prides itself on delivering a first class product every time. We ask that you take pride in your work and have a willingness to learn. Bring your personality, ideas, and spark.