Grounds Maintenance
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a greenkeeper to join our team. The candidate needs to be a good communicator with an an eye for detail and be able to problem solve on the go. As you will be working as part of a team and also on your own, the candidate must have excellent timekeeping skills and a willingness to learn whilst taking great pride in your work.
Transport is essential due to the location of the job.
Duties to include:
- General maintenance of the course & driving range & other associated tasks when needed
- Cutting greens, tees, fairways, semi rough, rough & tree lines using ride on mowers
- Bunker edging & raking
- Strimming, hedge trimming & use of various hand held power tools
- Responsibility to look after & maintain machines/tools
- Watering of greens during the summer
- Be flexible and accommodate the needs of players
- Monitor and evaluate the conditions of the course in order to ensure that play is possible at all times.
- Knowledge of machinery/tool maintenance would be advantageous but not essential
- In winter we service & maintain all our own machines & sharpen all of our cutting units
- Prepared and equipped to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Work hours:
37.5 hours per week. 7.5 hours per day
Although hours are set times, these will vary throughout the year depending on daylight hours & temperatures etc
Typical hours are 6am to 2pm summertime & 7.30 to 15.30 wintertime
You will also be required to work 1 in 3 weekends typically from May to November, generally for no more than 3 hours per day which will be paid in addition to your base salary.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SPOFFGOLF
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Grounds Maintenance roles across Spofforth Golf's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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