Mechanic Greenkeeper

Mechanic Greenkeeper:

High Post is an 18-hole member-owned downland golf club which has been in existence since 1922 and was awarded the Golf Club Managers’ Association Team of the Year 2015. The site has a recently constructed driving range and extensive practice facilities. An opportunity has opened for a mechanic greenkeeper to join the team leading up to the club’s centenary year.

The successful candidate will have a passion for their chosen career and under the general supervision of the golf Course Manager, will be responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the turf machinery. The chosen candidate will also participate in presenting and maintaining the golfing facilities and calcareous grasslands to a high standard within the team of greenkeepers.

Duties:

• Schedule and perform appropriate preventative maintenance work.
• Keep all mowing equipment operational and properly sharpened.
• Perform routine servicing and repairs to a variety of turf machinery including tractors, riding mowers and hand mowers.
• Keep service records on all equipment.
• Maintain workshop area in a neat orderly fashion and in accordance with health and safety legislation.
• With the guidance of the Course Manager, Maintain appropriate inventory of stock.
• Willingness to keep up to date with current industry trends and training opportunities.
• Carry out general greenkeeping duties as outlined by the Course Manager.

Qualifications:

• Have experience with the maintenance of golf or amenity horticultural machinery.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 In sportsturf desirable although not essential.
• Spraying and chainsaw certificates desirable although not essential.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days’ holiday per annum (including bank holidays).
• Contributory pension (After 3 month “holding period).
• Uniform & PPE.
• The opportunity to play the Course.
• Training opportunities and BIGGA membership.

Please apply with covering letter and CV to the coursemanager@highpostgolfclub.co.uk

Closing Date: 25/10/2017

Location: High Post Golf Club - Salisbury, Wiltshire

Website: https://www.highpostgolfclub.co.uk

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