Qualified Groundsperson

About us

Wentworth Club is one of the world’s finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, famous for its outstanding three Championship golf courses, in addition to a luxury Tennis & Health Club. The Club is surrounded and entwined within the Wentworth Estate, one of the most prestigious private estates in the London suburbs where many of the world’s premier golfers have their home.

We are looking for an Qualified Groundsperson to join existing team up maintaining and improve the grounds around Wentworth Club. Working alongside our close knit Grounds Team you will need to be committed to delivering first class standards. 

Key Accountabilities:

• You will be expected to have a good knowledge of the machinery used for specific tasks and ensure that they are utilised in the correct manner. To comply with the Health and Safety regulations whilst in operation.
• To ensure all areas are properly laid out and prepared for members and visitors to the Club.
• You will be expected to have a wide knowledge of plants ranging from trees to shrubs. To make sure all plants, trees and shrubs are cared for to the best of your abilities, making sure they live up to their full potential to bring out the true beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
• Lead by example and encourage best working practices. 

General Responsibilities:

A fully trained, qualified Groundsperson would ideally be competent in the following:

• Correct calibration, mixing and applying of chemicals in accordance with current health and safety legislation.
• Correct calibration and application of granular nutrients and soil amendments
• Competence of all lawn maintenance, hedge trimming and ground maintenance equipment
• Clear understanding of all SOP’s, risk assessments and relative legislations
• An understanding of basic Irrigating systems
• Identifying plants, with a basic knowledge of care, flowering and maintenance
•  Undertaking routine machine maintenance and care once a week

Communication

Actively promote positive and effective communications between staff and senior managers.

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme with Standard Life
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity
• Employee meals provided
• Corporate Gym and Spa Membership at the Berystede Hotel
• Birthday leave – 1-day paid time off
• Our exclusive Employee Engagement platform offers discounts at over 800 retailers, well-being centre, and much more.
• Comprehensive online courses and apprenticeships available
• Cash Plan with WPA
• Reward & Recognition schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Use of Golf and Tennis Facilities
• 20% discount in the Spa
• Company social events
• On-site parking available