Description:

Job Purpose

To work as part of the greenkeeping team to ensure the Golf Course is maintained to its highest standard.

Duties

- To maintain the Golf Course to high standards using modern and traditional cultural techniques and machinery.
- Assist in the maintenance of records of all works operations carried out, staff attendance records, machinery maintenance schedules, materials/chemicals stocks and usage records, incident/accident records and the Clubs policies.
- Undertake all necessary cultural requirements for the maintenance of the course, including mowing, scarification, aeration, top-dressing, fertilising and mechanical or chemical control measures as directed.
- Assist with efficient maintenance of equipment, machinery, carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance as appropriate – reporting defects/problems promptly. Liaison with repairers and engineers as required.
- Ensure the Clubs customer service policies are adhered to, liaise with the Golf Professional concerning the control of play, advise and assist golfers, walkers and members of the public with a courteous and helpful manner.
- To perform all tasks with the minimum of supervision, undertaking duties with due diligence and ensuring that the instructions of the Head Greenkeeper are met.
- To undertake such other appropriate duties as required by the Head Greenkeeper.
- To exercise all due care in respect of Health and Safety at Work and carry out the requirements of the Club policy, practices and procedures on Health and Safety.   
- To comply with all statutory requirements and other instructions regarding the safe storage and use of chemicals, materials, machinery and equipment.  
- To ensure safety equipment and protective clothing is used at all appropriate times and maintained to the correct standard.
- To undertake such other appropriate duties as required by the Head Greenkeeper.

Hours of Work

- Full-time position with variable start times throughout the year depending on course utilisation.

- Base working week is Monday to Friday with weekend overtime on a rota basis.

​​​​​​​Applications can be submitted by email to secretary@cochranecastle.com or by post to:

Cochrane Castle Golf Club

Scott Avenue

Craigston

Johnstone 

PA5 0HF

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2025