Posted by Marriott International is recruiting a Senior Greenkeeper at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The full-time position offers a fixed advertised rate of £14.71 per hour and includes a range of employee benefits, such as paid holiday, a pension scheme, free meals on duty, and complimentary gym access.
The successful candidate will help maintain the property’s championship golf course, landscaped grounds, lawns, gardens, and outdoor facilities. The role involves operating groundskeeping equipment, carrying out routine maintenance, and supporting the greenkeeping team.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, while relevant turf qualifications and spraying certifications are advantageous but not essential.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Greenkeeper
- Employer: Marriott International, Inc.
- Workplace: Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club
- Location: Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SD, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: £14.71 per hour
- Department: Landscaping and Grounds
- Experience: Ideally 1 to 2 years in a similar position
- Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in sports turf is advantageous but not essential
- Work Schedule: Rota system, including some weekends
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Benefits: Paid holiday, pension, free meals on duty, free parking, gym access, and employee discounts
About Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club
Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club is a country house hotel in Hertfordshire, set within approximately 200 acres of parkland. The property features landscaped gardens and a championship golf course designed under the supervision of Jack Nicklaus II and Golden Bear Design Associates.
The hotel is part of Marriott International, a global hospitality company with a portfolio of properties worldwide.
The Senior Greenkeeper will join the Greenkeeping and Estates team, helping maintain the golf course and surrounding grounds to the standards expected by the property.
Job Description
The Senior Greenkeeper will assist with maintaining the golf course, lawns, gardens, paths, and other outdoor areas. The role involves mowing, edging, watering, removing weeds, cleaning equipment, and ensuring that the property’s grounds remain attractive and safe.
The employee will work under the guidance of the Head Greenkeeper and alongside the existing team. The position also requires flexibility to assist with different aspects of course maintenance and construction when necessary.
Candidates should be practical, self-motivated, and willing to develop their skills in turfgrass management.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain lawns through mowing, edging, raking, and other groundskeeping activities.
- Monitor the property’s outdoor areas to maintain a clean and attractive appearance.
- Water plants and maintain flower beds, baskets, and garden boxes.
- Remove weeds and trim plants when necessary.
- Clean, maintain, and refuel equipment after use.
- Remove rubbish from outdoor bins.
- Maintain fountains, planters, and other landscaping features.
- Help keep sidewalks, driveways, golf cart paths, and parking areas safe and presentable.
- Carry out minor repairs to outdoor surfaces when required.
- Operate tractors, trucks, and utility vehicles to transport tools and supplies.
- Support golf course maintenance and construction activities.
- Work with the Head Greenkeeper and other team members to maintain course standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates should have a practical attitude, good teamwork skills, and the ability to complete groundskeeping duties to a high standard.
Main Requirements
- A full UK driving licence.
- A positive and self-motivated approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work a rota that includes some weekends.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills in the turfgrass industry.
- Ability to carry out a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
The following are beneficial but are not all mandatory:
- One to two years of experience in a broadly similar position.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in sports turf.
- PA1 spraying qualification.
- PA2 spraying qualification.
- PA6 spraying qualification.
- Basic chainsaw qualifications.
The employer emphasises the importance of a willingness to learn, even where candidates do not hold every listed additional qualification.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised rate for the Senior Greenkeeper position is £14.71 per hour.
The listed employee benefits include:
- 28 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays, on a pro-rata basis, increasing with service to a maximum of 35 days.
- A 50% discount on food and beverages.
- A 30% discount on golf and spa retail products.
- Length-of-service rewards and recognition programs.
- Internal and external training opportunities.
- Complimentary dry cleaning.
- Complimentary gym access.
- Career opportunities within Marriott’s worldwide hotel network.
- Discounted accommodation rates for employees, friends, and family.
- Professional learning and development opportunities.
- Free meals while on duty.
- Free uniform.
- Free car parking.
- Employee social events and seasonal celebrations.
- Free golf and preferential rates for family and friends.
- A pension scheme.
- A cycle-to-work scheme.
Visa Sponsorship and Work Eligibility
The job listing highlights UK work eligibility requirements and refers applicants to the UK immigration system guidance. It does not explicitly confirm that visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants should ensure they have the required permission to work in the United Kingdom and confirm any sponsorship questions directly with the employer.
Who Should Apply?
This role may suit experienced greenkeepers, groundskeepers, golf course maintenance workers, and landscaping professionals who want to develop their careers in the hospitality and turfgrass industries.
Candidates with a full UK driving licence, practical groundskeeping experience, and an interest in golf course maintenance may be particularly suitable. Applicants who do not hold all the desirable certifications may still be considered if they demonstrate the required attitude and willingness to learn.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the salary for the Senior Greenkeeper job?
The advertised pay rate is £14.71 per hour.
2. Where is the position located?
The job is based at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
3. Is this a full-time job?
Yes. The position is advertised as full-time.
4. Is previous greenkeeping experience required?
The employer ideally seeks candidates with one to two years of experience in a similar position. This is presented as a preferred background.
5. Is an NVQ Level 2 qualification mandatory?
No. The listing describes NVQ Level 2 in sports turf as an advantage rather than an essential qualification.
6. What benefits are available?
Benefits include paid holiday, pension, free meals on duty, free parking, complimentary gym access, employee discounts, training, and discounted hotel room rates.
7. Does the role require weekend work?
Yes. Employees must be flexible because the rota includes some weekends.
8. Does Marriott offer visa sponsorship for this position?
The listing does not explicitly confirm visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants should check directly with the employer if they require sponsorship.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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