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Western Gailes Golf Club - Job Opportunity

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𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫.
A traditional members Club established in 1897 and regularly ranked amongst the top 40 courses in the UK and Ireland Western Gailes Golf Club is looking to recruit a suitably qualified greenkeeper to join the agronomy team on a full-time basis.
A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to further their career in greenkeeping. Working under the Course Manager and his Deputy, the role will allow the successful candidate to contribute significantly to the maintenance and presentation of a championship standard links golf course for both members and visitor golfers.
𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠:
A minimum of four years sports turf experience
Level 2/3 certification in sports turf
High level of attention to detail and excellent time management skills
A good knowledge of health + safety and safe working practices
A good understanding of equipment maintenance and machinery setup
An understanding of irrigation systems, including maintenance and repair
PA1, 2 and 6 (or willing to complete immediately)
Full UK driving licence
The ability to work to a weekend rota
𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
Opportunities for further training and development
BIGGA Membership (on completion of a probationary period)
Playing access to golf course (at Secretary / Manager discretion)
Volunteering at championship events is encouraged
Where eligible automatic enrolment into a pension scheme
A competitive salary will be offered based on qualifications and experience.
Candidates should send a covering letter and C.V to the Course Manager, Stewart Brown – 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿@𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Closing date Friday 20th December 2024.