Apprentice Greenkeeper at Absolutely Leisure in Hemel Hempstead
About the role
Company Information and Introduction:
WHO WE ARE
We are a registered charity dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of local families supporting children or young adults who have additional needs. We provide enriching free family leisure activities in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bristol.
Family Leisure time is the best way to relieve social isolation and supports the mental and physical wellbeing of all families. It reduces stress, builds relationships, and provides a much-needed break from the challenges of everyday life.
We believe that everyone deserves to have the opportunity to enjoy leisure activities, and want to ensure that cost is never the reason you can't try something new. That’s why all of our Absolutely Together programmes are free to access for the families we support.
we have 8 sites including Go karting tracks, gyms, climbing & skate park, a golf complex, laser and escape rooms.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our greenkeeping team at Little Hay Golf Complex, based in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, as an apprentice greenkeeper.
This is ideal for anyone looking to start their career in greenkeeping.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working with various machinery
- Preparing ground for seeding
- Undertaking routine machine maintenance
- Mowing tees, greens
- Raking bunkers
- Brushing greens
- Picking balls from the driving range
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude and a desire to learn
Basic knowledge of golf course operation & knowledge of machinery is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discountAbility to commute/relocate:
- Hemel Hempstead HP3 0DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In person
