Job Description:

Job information Apprentice Greenkeeper from the Company West Surrey Golf Course, this latest Apprentice Greenkeeper job vacancy is located in the city Godalming located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Apprentice field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Greenkeeping Apprentice at West Surrey Golf Club

An 18 hole private members club situated in the heart of the surrey hills. We are a progressive and forward thinking club with a history of constant evolvement with staff and members at the core of our business.

Suitable for someone who loves the outdoors. Doesn't mind all types of weather and can get out of bed early!!

You will start with the basics such as raking bunkers but there is scope to progress quickly if you are willing to learn and get stuck in

You will be trained in all aspects of greenkeeping, to include:

• Mowing of all golf course areas
• Undertake bunker maintenance weeding, mowing and raking.
• General course set tee markers, hole changing etc.
• Renovations to play areas including verti-draining, brushing, coring, scarifying and top dressing.
• Repairing divots
• Identifying common pests, diseases and weeds in turf areas at an entrance level.
• Competently operating all turf equipment, including pre-checks.
• Checking height of cut & quality of cut on mowing units.
• Involvement with course construction on tee, bunkers & greens.
• Irrigation repairs, hosing and checking moisture readings.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in golf, good work ethic and an eye for detail.

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• An interest in golf
• Good eye for detail
• Good work ethic
• Can do attitude
• Reliable with good timekeeping

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4(C) or above) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4(C) or above) essential
• Full driving licence and own transport

Things to consider

You will be required to work outside in all weathers. Very early 6am starts

A full driving licence is essential for insurance purposes but you will also need to be able to travel to Sparsholt College on a weekly basis.

Once you have completed your End Point Assessment you will have achieved a level 2 Apprenticeship Standard and a Level 2 Diploma in Golf greenkeeping.

The EPA consists of three distinct elements:

On line knowledge testA personal statementPractical assessmentsYou will also have achieved you Pa1 Handling and Application of Pesticides Training

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £15,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have an interest in Golf?
• Do you have a driving licence and your own transport?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/06/2024Reference ID: West Surrey Golf ClubExpected start date: 01/07/2024

Keywords : Godalming jobs

Closed Date : 2025-03-06