Full Time Greenkeeper

Job description

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Greenkeeper

Location: Carlyon Bay, St Austell , Cornwall

Contract Type: Full Time 40 Hours A Week

Salary: Based on Experience

Hotel: The Carlyon Bay Hotel And Golf Club

Deadline to apply: By 30th November 2026

We are looking for an experienced greenkeeper with either level 2 or level 3 NVQ Greenkeeper Qualification and PA1,PA2 and PA6 pesticide/herbicide spraying certificates and chainsaw certification, to join our experienced team and championship golf course.

This will include working weekends in a rotation with the other members of the team as overtime.

Why Join Us?

● Competitive rates of pay

● Paid Holiday

● Share of staff tips that are given out monthly

● Training & progression opportunities

● 10% discount at any Brend Collection establishment

● Discounted hotel stays at any Brend Collection establishment

● Access to Hospitality Rewards, which include 100s of discounts, from Boots to Asda.

● Access to Hospitality Action Employee assistance Program which includes support around mental health, financial difficulties, addiction & more.

What will I be doing?

As a golf greenkeeper at the Carlyon Bay Golf Course you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, presentation, and health of a golf course. The job combines horticulture, environmental management, mechanics, and heavy physical labor.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the tasks a greenkeeper performs:

Course Setup & Presentation

Changing holes: Cutting new holes on the greens and moving the flagpins to prevent turf wear.

Tee marker placement: Moving tee markers daily to ensure even wear on the teeing areas.

Raking bunkers: Maintaining sand traps by raking them, smoothing out footprints, and managing bunker edges.

Marking hazards: Installing and maintaining hazard stakes (out of bounds, water hazards).

Turf Management & Agronomy

Mowing turf: Cutting different areas of the course to highly specific heights (greens, tees, fairways, semi-rough, and rough) using specialized ride-on and walk-behind mowers.

Aeration: Punching holes in the turf (hollow tining, solid tining, or vertidraining) to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots.

Topdressing: Spreading sand or a sand-mix over the greens to smooth the surface and improve drainage.

Weed and pest control: Applying fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides to protect the grass from diseases, pests, and invasive weeds.

Irrigation management: Operating, monitoring, and repairing automated watering systems to keep the grass hydrated without overwatering.

Equipment & Infrastructure Maintenance

Machinery maintenance: Cleaning, oiling, and performing basic safety checks on tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles before and after use.

Blade sharpening: Ensuring mower cylinders and blades are perfectly sharp to avoid tearing the grass.

Drainage work: Installing and unblocking drainage pipes to prevent the course from flooding during heavy rain.

Landscaping & Environmental Work

Tree and hedge care: Pruning trees, cutting hedges, and clearing fallen branches or leaves across the estate.

Divot repairing: Filling holes on fairways and tees made by golfers' clubs with a seed and soil mixture.

Ecology management: Managing wildlife habitats, wetlands, and wildflower areas to encourage biodiversity.

What is it like to work for Brend Collection?

Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!