Assistant Greenkeeper

Trafford Leisure is looking for an outstanding person to join our team, in the role of Assistant Greenkeeper. We promise a challenging but rewarding role within a Community Interest Company (CIC) that would be adding real value to the Trafford and wider Greater Manchester residents.

Trafford Leisure is a community interest company, we exist to benefit the Trafford community and we are committed to being a responsible and sustainable employer. We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, operating eight indoor facilities, one golf course and driving range and 31 outdoor football pitches, attracting over 2 million visits per year and employing a workforce of over 300 people. Our team support, guide and motivate people and communities to get healthy and be active and we want YOU to become part of this fantastic team.

The new brand, which embodies our purpose and will ultimately help us achieve our Vision of making Trafford the most active place in England, can now be seen and experienced at Urmston for the first time and we look forward to rolling out these positive changes to the rest of the Trafford Leisure estate. So as you can see, exciting times ahead!

Trafford Leisure is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Greenkeeper with the relevant qualifications and experience to become part of our greenkeeping team at Altrincham Golf Course & Driving Range, to maintain and develop both the golf course and the driving range to the highest standards. Altrincham Golf Course is a popular 18 hole parkland golf course and 24 bay Driving Range situated in South Manchester, and provides a challenging test of golf to both members and general public.

The role:

As one of our Greenkeepers, you’ll need to have an eye for detail, be driven, whilst delivering high standards. Reporting to the Head Greenkeeper and General Manager you will be able to organise golf course maintenance and present the golf course in accordance with the rules of golf, be able to follow aeration and feeding programmes, have knowledge of machinery maintenance, and working within Health and safety legislation guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Greenkeeping
• Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Greenkeeping
• Minimum of 1 years golf course maintenance experience
• Desirable PA1, PA2 Spraying Certificates
• Chainsaw qualifications desirable
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to operate a wide range of machinery
• Knowledge of irrigation systems

Location: Your location will be ALTRINCHAM GOLF COURSE

Hours: 38 per week

What you can expect from us:

Our business is led by a small, passionate and professional group of individuals. We work together to support and lead our dedicated teams across the organisation which despite its size and number of locations has a fantastic family feel. We are excited to be welcoming a new team member into the business and relish this opportunity to develop and grow as individuals, a team and a business.

In addition to a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents across Trafford you can also expect to be rewarded with:

• £25,000 to 25,688 depending on qualifications and experience
• A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
• Pension scheme
• 32 days holiday, raising incrementally to 38 days after 5-years’ service, (including 8 bank holiday’s and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your family & friends saving each person up to £300 a year
• 24/7 access to a GP Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
• Employee Assistant Programme which as an employee could claim back up to £1150 per year of healthcare costs
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI):

Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process. If you need any help or support to apply for a position with us, then please get in touch at s[email protected] and we would be happy to discuss. We look forward to receiving your application.

The Next Steps:

If you have the right skills and experience in accordance with the role profile that can be found on our website and you would like to apply for this role, please complete and application form and send your CV to [email protected].

The closing date for this advert is 28.10.2024.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

We do not accept speculative CV’s from Agencies and any CV’s received will be treated as a gift.