Grounds Supervisor

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.

The Senior Groundsman is a supervisory role, responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Grounds and Gardens around the Club including the preparation of the Tennis Courts, ensuring that the highest of standards in landscaping and gardening is delivered daily. It will be the responsibility of the Senior Groundsman to allocate a daily work schedule to the team.

Daily tasks include:

• Preparing daily work schedules for the team
• Liaising with Head of Department on planned working schedules
• Pro-active planning
• Delivering training to the team and updating the relevant paperwork
• To ensure the team are following SOP guidelines
• Cutting grass (pedestrian and ride-on)
• Operating equipment like strimmers and hedge cutters
• Blowing leaves and clearing paths
• Weeding, pruning, watering and planting
• Maintenance of the Tennis Courts
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in a horticultural position
• The job involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and it is a physical and demanding role
• Excellent communication skills at all levels (internal staff, management & members)
• To be computer literate using Microsoft software

Key Attributes/Behaviours

• To be able to lead and motivate a team
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Good work ethic with keen eye for attention to detail
• A flexible attitude to working hours is vital, as weekend work will be necessary on a rota basis to meet the requirements of the Company
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• A flexible, positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Must also be able to work without supervision and prioritise workload
• Executes additional ad-hoc tasks to meet the business objectives of the department as directed by the Head of Department
• To proactively identify areas around the site needing further attention
• The ability to always withhold private and confidential information

Qualifications & Requirements

• A clean driving licence is essential
• A good understanding of health and safety at work
•  To have at least NVQ Level 2 (or similar) in Horticulture
•  Chainsaw certificates desirable
•  PA1 and PA6 desirable

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