Greenkeeper - Manchester, Greater Manchester

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.

• 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
  
  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., Trafford Leisure employs a team of over 500 friendly, fully qualified staff who can ensure that whatever your leisure goal, you can achieve it in an enjoyable way. Trafford Leisure is all about, 'More People, More Active, More Often' and with the vast array of leisure activities we provide we have something to offer everyone from toddlers through to seniors to achieve this. Trafford Leisure currently operates the major leisure facilities in Trafford, and is a non-profit distributing organisation, meaning any surplus that is generated is reinvested back into the facilities it operates. This reinvestment allows the company and the facilities to constantly grow and improve to the benefit of our users. The cornerstone of the Trafford Leisure operation is its provision of excellent customer care, through you the customers, our expert staff and continual monitoring of the products and services we offer, we are ever progressing to meet your ever changing needs.

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