Current Vacancies

RECRUITMENT FOR THE ROLES OF AN ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER AND AN IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

The Royal County Down Golf Club is recognised around the world as one of the finest links courses.  Established in 1889 the Championship Course has for the past four years been rated number one in the world by Golf Digest and is continually ranked amongst the top three or four courses by many of the other Top 100 rankings around the globe.

The Club is seeking to employ a full-time Greenkeeper who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Previous experience as a greenkeeper is preferred with a minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
• To be able to achieve a high level of attention to detail in all tasks being undertaken.
• The ability to carry out multiple tasks required as part of a greenkeepers’ skill set.
• Flexible approach to working hours regarding weekend rotas and start times depending on the time of the year.
• Competent with machinery

The Club is seeking to employ an  Irrigation Technician who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Previous experience as a greenkeeper is preferred with a minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance
• To be able to achieve a high level of attention to detail in all tasks being undertaken
• The ability to carry out multiple tasks required as part of the irrigation technicians’ skill set.
• Flexible approach to working hours regarding weekend rotas and start times depending on the time of the year.
• Competent with machinery.
• Methodical approach to maintaining and completing records on all equipment associated with irrigation.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment associated with irrigation.
• Order and maintain inventory of parts needed for irrigation equipment.
• Repairs equipment associated with irrigation.

Some of the skill sets required to be successful in this dynamic role are:

• Excellent communicator
• Organisation and time management skills
• Great attention to detail
• Multitasker 
• Positive “can do” and practical attitude
• IT literate
• Flexible approach to hours

Pay and conditions:

The Club offers to the right candidate an excellent remuneration package along with 30 days annual leave. We also provide our staff team with great working conditions that includes discounted lunch during working hours and quality staff clothing. The Club prides itself in the continuous development of its staff and is passionate about in ensuring they are able to develop their skills through funded training.

If you would like to be part of the team at The Royal County Down Golf Club, then email your CV and a short application note stating why you are the right person for us.

Send your CV to recruitment@royalcountydown.org