Due to exceptional demand, we are looking to increase our team at the Vale Resort and are currently recruiting for a Casual Greenkeeper.
Salary: Up to £11.44 per hour, dependent on age
Contract: Casual
Location: Vale Resort & Hensol Castle
How to apply: Send your CV to [email protected]
The Vale Resort is an Award Winning, Four Star Hotel, comprising of a 143 bedroom with five food outlets, two championship golf courses, and Wales’ largest spa, health, and racquets club. We also offer state of the art sporting facilities and host top-flight international and club teams. Recent expansion of our Resort includes Hensol Castle, transformed into a luxury and unique wedding and events venue, proving extremely popular. Recent renovation of the Grade I listed Castle has now opened 20 luxury bedrooms along with award winning Distillery, gin school and visitor attraction tucked away in the cellar.
About the Role:
Working as part of the Golf team you will ensure our Golf Courses and surrounding estates are maintained to the highest possible standards. Duties to include;
· Mowing turf using tractors, ride-on machines and specialist hand mowers.
· Treating turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces.
· Renovating and maintaining bunkers and other hazards such as water features.
· Removing early morning dew and debris from the greens.
· Repairing wear and tear caused by golfers and animals.
· Attending to drainage problems.
· Applying irrigation.
· Cutting new holes on greens.
· Planting and pruning trees and shrubs as required.
· Operating and maintaining machinery and tools
· Work with the assistant head greenkeeper in the modernization and changes on both courses.
Shift times: 6am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday and every other weekend 6am-9am
About you:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role or may have a background in Landscaping or a keen interest in Golf. You will have excellent attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills as well as being a team player.
What’s in it for you:
Working with us you can enjoy a range of incredible perks, including retail & leisure discounts, complimentary gym membership and driving range, discounted food & drink whilst on shift along with Hensol Castle Distillery products. Just to name a few!
Not only that but we are proud and committed to invest in our people, we strive to give you the skills and tools you need to build your career with us. Just walking around the Resort you'll meet a number of people who have grown their careers with us.
How to apply:
Send your CV to [email protected]