Temporary Greenkeeper

Job description

Company Description

Flexibility is key to our business culture and we aim to help everyone get the work/life balance right.

The Mercure George Washington Hotel is located in the tranquil area of Washington, just a short drive from the centre of Newcastle. The Mercure George Washington Hotel, Golf and Spa have 125 Bedrooms, Meeting and Event rooms, Carter and Fitch Restaurant, Championship Golf course and a Fitness Leisure Club & Spa.

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

An exiting opportunity for a greenkeeper is required to join our team of Greenkeepers.

The position is for a seasonal greenkeeper to work the summer months of the golf season.

Successful applicants will carry out a range of duties:

·  Setting out the course for daily play, strimming, flymo, leaf blowing, and raking bunkers.
·  Cutting grass with ride-on and hand mowers
·  Working individually or alongside other members of the team.
·  Working early in the morning
·  Being polite with a hard working attitude and a team ethos

These are all attributes that will be required.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start out in this line of work.

It is a great chance at gaining first hand experience in the daily requirements of setting up and maintaining a golf course to a high standard

The role involves working up to 40 hours per week so please ensure you are available.

Normal hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Friday

Weekend work on Saturday or Sunday 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Work location: in person Washington NE371PH

Qualifications

Driving licence (preferred)

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
Working within a close team of twelve important players. Our Greenkeepers are loyal and some have served decades with us. We also hold awards such as 59 Club Gold Standard.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.