Head Groundsperson

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Part of London + Regional Hotels, The Lensbury Resort is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.

Head Groundsperson

Head Groundsperson

The Role 

The Head Groundsperson will support the Grounds & Gardens Manager in the maintenance and upkeep of The Lensbury sports turf and ornamental surfaces, and in particular the rugby pitches and football pitches regularly used by elite sports teams from around the world, as well as high quality grass and artificial tennis courts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pitch Maintenance – Procedures including but not limiting, divoting, mowing, marking, aeration, application of fertilisers, insecticides and fungicides, scarifying, top dressing, seeding, disease recognition, pitch light manoeuvring/maintenance and levelling work where necessary.
  • Equipment Maintenance – football goal and rugby post disassembly and erection.
  • Machinery – Greasing, cleaning, setting up, oil checks and visual checks before and after use.
  • Liaising with the Grounds & Gardens Manager and other members of the team and others in their absence.
  • Liaising with staff, coaches and managers of visiting elite sports teams.
  • Ensuring the safety of all playing surfaces.
  • Adhering to the Club’s Health and Safety procedures.
  • Making all necessary preparations for all visiting elite sports teams and ensure specific requirements are covered.
  • Assisting with the maintenance of all other sports and recreation facilities to help ensure required standards are met.
  • Assisting with calculation of the budget requirements with respect to machinery repairs and supplies and materials, as directed by the Grounds & Gardens Manager.
  • Assisting in promoting the safe and correct storage of all machinery and equipment, and with relevant training and enforcing of correct procedures for their use.
  • Ensuring the safe keeping of all fertilisers, seed, sand, dressing, top soil insecticides and all regulations as to their application and usage.
  • Supporting the Head Gardener with all general duties to ensure all garden and grass surfaces, trees etc. are correctly maintained, and all Lensbury’s external areas are kept clean, tidy and well presented at all times.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:

  • Passionate about sports turf management
  • Minimum of 3 year’s relevant experience working on rugby and football surfaces (essential) and ideally fine turf surfaces in particular grass tennis courts (or with the desire to progress in that area)
  • PA1, 2  and 6 qualifications preferred
  • Good team worker, with ability to work unsupervised
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Ideally Level 3 Sports turf management certificate

What’s in it for you? 

  • Free meal per shift and free hot and cold drinks from staff restaurant
  • Use of some of our leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool
  • Free access to Hospitality Rewards – an online benefits portal offering lots of discounts
  • Free access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), providing 24/7 personal support service for you AND your family
  • Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Staff Recognition Scheme and Awards
  • Regular Staff Socials

To apply, or for more information, please send your CV to hr@lensbury.com

Closing date:
Thursday, 30 May 2024 – 12:00pm

Salary:
Competitive

Email:
hr@lensbury.com

Web site:
https://careers.lensbury.com/job-details.aspx?jobid=201691&crefid=9c13376b-79b0-…

Assistant Greenkeeper

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Established in 1903 East Berkshire Golf Club is a member’s club located in the village of Crowthorne in the heart of Berkshire. From its origins as a Heathland Course, East Berkshire has matured into a tree lined course of great beauty. We have employed an architect to provide us with a masterplan for future improvements, with continuous investment in Drainage, Construction and Practice Facilities with further projects planned over the coming years. Boosting a full membership and a lengthy waiting list, now is a great time to join and be part of a young dynamic team.

Assistant Greenkeeper

Assistant Greenkeeper

As a minimum, our Assistant Greenkeeper will be expected to demonstrate the following:

  • A positive attitude to work, self-motivated and a team player
  • A flexible approach to work, work hours and weekend duties
  • Must hold NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification and 3 years’ experience
  • Be able to work to the highest of standards and possess a keen attention to detail
  • Carry out work in accordance to health and safety guidelines
  • Want to further their skills, training and development

The following qualifications would be an advantage:

  • Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6
  • Chainsaw Certificates CS 30/31
  • Irrigation Maintenance and repair

Assistant Greenkeeper Benefits:

  • 22 days holiday per annum
  • Educational opportunities
  • Uniform & PPE
  • Lunch on duty
  • BIGGA Membership
  • Staff Bonus Fund
  • Pension Scheme
  • A very competitive salary that is based on experience and qualifications, this includes some overtime for weekdays and weekend work.

If you possess the relevant skills & qualifications for this vacancy, then please apply now & if you are successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview.

Salary; up to 32K

To Apply; Please email a covering letter and CV to Coursemanager@eastberkshiregolfclub.co.uk

www.Eastberkshiregolf.com

Assistant Greenkeeper

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Burford is situated mid-way between Oxford and Cheltenham, its golf course enjoys an enviable reputation throughout Oxfordshire.

Assistant Greenkeeper

Assistant Greenkeeper

Applications are requested for the appointment of Assistant Greenkeeper from suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates who will:

  • Carry out all aspects of basic course maintenance
  • Hold relevant industry qualifications (NVQ 2, PA1 & PA2 spraying, Chainsaw certificate all preferred)
  • Possess a full UK driving licence
  • Possess knowledge of modern machinery and golf course maintenance
  • Adhere to Health & Safety Legislation
  • Contributes ideas
  • Competitive package available dependent upon qualifications, experience, and suitability

Email Covering Letter and CV to:  headgreenkeeper@burfordgolfclub.co.uk and GM@burfordgolfclub.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 7 June 2024.

Interviews planned from 9 June 2024.

Qualified Greenkeeper

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Knowle Golf Club is recognised in the Bristol area and beyond as one of the region’s most prominent Clubs. Our Course; a green oasis just minutes from central Bristol is both beautiful and an enjoyable challenge for all golfers. In recent years we have invested circa £500k in course improvements and anticipate further significant investment in the coming years, both via contractor and with in-house projects. The greenkeeping team play a key part in shaping and planning these improvements.

Qualified Greenkeeper

Qualified Greenkeeper

We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified greenkeeper to join our skilled and friendly team who are responsible for maintaining and enhancing the condition of the golf course. This role would suit an experienced and enthusiastic individual, who is looking for a fresh challenge in an enjoyable working environment.

The successful candidate will require:

  • Previous golf course experience and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • PA1, PA2, PA6 & NPTC Chainsaw license (preferred but not essential)
  • A willingness to continue their professional development and work to the highest standards of greenkeeping
  • An understanding of Health & Safety
  • The ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • A full UK driving licence

In return we offer:

  • Salary of £32,500
  • In addition to the above, we pay an enhanced overtime rate, generally working one 4-hour Saturday morning shift and one 4-hour Sunday morning per month. These are paid at time and a half and double time respectively, taking the expected annual earnings to circa £35,000
  • Holiday & Pension benefits in excess of statutory minimums
  • Opportunity for fully funded training and attendance at external events such as BTME
  • Newly refurbished staff welfare facility
  • The opportunity to play a full part in the golfing and social side of the Club

To apply, please send a CV For the Attention of Mike Sage, Head Greenkeeper to office@knowlegolfclub.co.uk or for more information, call Mike on 07774 476907

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 6th JUNE 2024

GreenMech EVO 205D delivers robust reliability

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GreenMech EVO 205D delivers robust reliability: The purchase of a GreenMech EVO 205D has brought additional strength and performance to the fleet of Norwich’s Crown Tree Services.

Upsizing from a 6” road tow unit, Owner James Basey-Fisher has not only been impressed with the EVO’s ability to tackle all types of timber and brash, but also the service received from GreenMech and local dealers Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS) since the delivery of the unit in early 2024.

GreenMech EVO 205D delivers robust reliability

GreenMech EVO 205D delivers robust reliability

Established in 2015, Crown Tree Services offer the full range of tree surgery and arboricultural services to domestic and commercial customers in and around Norwich and Norfolk. “I’ve known Neal Hussey for a good few years, and upon joining GreenMech, he got in touch with me at a time when I was toying with upsizing and upgrading our primary road tow unit” James explains. “We had a demonstration of the 8” EVO 205D and were seriously impressed – it has outstanding pull and processing power and sits nicely behind the truck giving us a great set-up for work in residential areas.”

The 205D extends the EVO concept of more powerful bite, torque and throughput. Its deep beam, high tensile steel chassis delivers tremendous strength and robust reliability, while the generous in-feed hopper ensures the free-flow of large brash and bulky material. “It complements our existing tracked woodchipper really well, and has become our go-to day-to-day machine for jobs that demand strength along with reliable power and performance.”

“Another thing about the EVO is the ease of maintenance and servicing” he adds. “It’s clear that the design has the regular upkeep in mind. The chip chamber fully hinges open to allow good access to the flywheel, and things like the replacement of filters and changing between blade sets is simple with more space to work in.”

On top of impressive performance, James has also been pleased with the support received from dealers TNS. “Communication has been brilliant throughout, everything from organising the demonstrations at convenient times to answering any and all of our questions! The aftercare in general has been second to none really. We rely on our equipment and need it running at its best, and knowing we have that level of support from TNS and GreenMech is a huge plus.”

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