Address
Form of work
SalaryDe Vere Wokefield Estate
Green Keeper
Would you enjoy maintaining a PGA championship golf course? Do you have a love for the outdoors?
De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading are looking for an expereinced Greenkeeper to join the team.
As a Greenkeeper you will assist in the preparation, set up and general maintenance of the golf course, working to a consistently high level to maintain and improve group golf course standards and quality. The role will involve duties such as mowing and turf maintenance, repairing divots and ballparks, maintaining bunkers and golf course furniture and course preparation including moving tee markers and changing holes.
In return the role offers £26,500 per annum plus excellent benefits including varied shifts to suit you, free meals on duty and use of our leisure club facilities to name just a few!
What we look for in a Greenkeeper:
Previous experience in a similar role with similar sized grounds would be essential for this position and the ideal candidate would also have a passion for golf, alongside a good knowledge of golf course maintenance
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Green Keeper.
- £26,500 per annum
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.
Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
