Brocket Hall is one of the UK’s most prestigious golf and hospitality destinations. Home to two championship golf courses – The Melbourne and The Palmerston – we offer an exclusive environment where excellence is the standard. Our Course Maintenance team plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class playing conditions for our members and guests year-round.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Greenkeeper to join our team and help maintain the high standards that define Brocket Hall.Responsibilities Perform advanced landscaping tasks including mowing, aeration, fertilization, and pest management with adherence to safety guidelines. Oversee and participate in the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course, including greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers. Assist in the formulation and execution of annual course maintenance plans, seasonal changes, and turf management practices. Maintain and repair maintenance equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety. Conduct inspections of the course to diagnose problems and implement corrective measures as necessary. Train and mentor junior staff and apprentices to enhance their skills and ensure effective course maintenance. Engage with members and guests to provide insights about course conditions and any upcoming maintenance activities. Promote and adhere to health and safety regulations and environmental sustainability practices. Requirements Proven experience as a greenkeeper or in a similar role, with relevant qualifications in turf management. Comprehensive knowledge of turf management practices, health and safety regulations, and maintenance equipment. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively manage tasks. Excellent leadership and communication skills for training and mentoring team members. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks. Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required. Valid driver's license and the ability to transport equipment as necessary. Benefits· Supportive and experienced team environment.· Opportunity to further professional development courses.· Staff uniform and HSE clothing · Complimentary use of all golf and practice facilities at Brocket Hall· Staff discount
Brocket Hall is one of the UK’s most prestigious golf and hospitality destinations. Home to two championship golf courses – The Melbourne and The Palmerston – we offer an exclusive environment where excellence is the standard. Our Course Maintenance team plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class playing conditions for our members and guests year-round.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Greenkeeper to join our team and help maintain the high standards that define Brocket Hall.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced landscaping tasks including mowing, aeration, fertilization, and pest management with adherence to safety guidelines.
- Oversee and participate in the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course, including greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers.
- Assist in the formulation and execution of annual course maintenance plans, seasonal changes, and turf management practices.
- Maintain and repair maintenance equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Conduct inspections of the course to diagnose problems and implement corrective measures as necessary.
- Train and mentor junior staff and apprentices to enhance their skills and ensure effective course maintenance.
- Engage with members and guests to provide insights about course conditions and any upcoming maintenance activities.
- Promote and adhere to health and safety regulations and environmental sustainability practices.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a greenkeeper or in a similar role, with relevant qualifications in turf management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of turf management practices, health and safety regulations, and maintenance equipment.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively manage tasks.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills for training and mentoring team members.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to transport equipment as necessary.
Benefits
· Supportive and experienced team environment.
· Opportunity to further professional development courses.
· Staff uniform and HSE clothing
· Complimentary use of all golf and practice facilities at Brocket Hall
· Staff discount
Billed as "Britain’s most racy stately home", Brocket Hall - a neo-classical country house with 540 acres of rolling countryside home to two 18 hole championship golf courses named after two British Prime Ministers Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston. The Grade 1 listed estate is well located in Welwyn Garden City within close proximity to the A1 and strong community links to central London. The popular estate plays host to weddings, business meetings, golfing weekends and fine dining at the exclusive Auberge du Lac restaurant.
Billed as "Britain’s most racy stately home", Brocket Hall - a neo-classical country house with 540 acres of rolling countryside home to two 18 hole championship golf courses named after two British Prime Ministers Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston. The Grade 1 listed estate is well located in Welwyn Garden City within close proximity to the A1 and strong community links to central London. The popular estate plays host to weddings, business meetings, golfing weekends and fine dining at the exclusive Auberge du Lac restaurant.
