Greenkeeper/Landscape Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assistant Greenkeeper
Location: Saltash, Cornwall
Full time
Seeking: A Greenkeeper/Landscape Gardener to supplement our experienced team, working 5 days over seven to suit the needs of the business.
Benefits & Perks:
· Free use of leisure facilities for you and a plus one
· Exclusive team member discounts
· Strong team ethic
· Competitive Salary
· 28 days Annual leave rising with time serviced to a maximum of 33 days (inclusive of bank holidays pro rata)
· Learning & Development opportunities
About St Mellion:
We are a vibrant Cornish resort forged by the greatest golfing legacy. It is a place where you can experience warm Cornish hospitality in the most captivating surroundings. St. Mellion Estate offers a veritable collection of exceptional golf & leisure facilities.
Requirements / Experience for this role:
· Good knowledge of health and safety practices
· Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own
About the role:
This role, under direction, will be responsible for carrying out various tasks of golf course maintenance to which you are assigned, and to understand both the relevant safety requirements and code of practice.
Responsibilities include:
· Be responsible for the safe operation of all equipment and work practices to the approved standard of safety and with due regard to the local environment.
· Be responsible for the operation of various types of mowing equipment used on greens, tees, fairways, surrounds and rough areas.
· Operation of top dressers, aerifiers, spreaders, tractors, and other such powered equipment.
· General maintenance of greens, tees, bunkers, and fairways, including hole changing, bunker raking and divot filling etc.
· Watering – basic use of the irrigation system and general pipe repairs.
· Tree and shrub planting, pruning and wood clearing.
· Assisting in various course project work as well as any associated landscaping work, including turfing and seeding.
· General drainage work, including clearing and trimming ditches
· Indoor work, including the maintenance of a variety of equipment, the cleaning and painting of golf course accessories and general repairs.
*By applying for this position, you are consenting for St Mellion Operations Ltd to receive and process your personal data for the purposes of the job application only.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,674.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saltash PL12 6SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Greenkeeper/Landscape Gardener roles across St Mellion Estate's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,674 - £21,674 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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