Greenkeeper Apprentice

At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

As our golf greenkeeper at Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd in Ipswich, you will be responsible for the maintenance, care, and overall appearance of the RJ National, our very own three-hole golf course, as well as our 5-a-side football pitch. Learning how to operate a range of equipment and machinery safely and competently, you will ensure a good quality playing surface is maintained. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintaining the playing surfaces to a high professional standard of play and presentation Maintaining the rough and bio-diversity areas to an environmental standard Managing the irrigation system effectively and recording all water usage Adapting the programs to suit local weather conditions and rainfall Operating the course machinery to the standards set out in the operators instruction book and performing basic maintenance on the same machinery Pruning trees, trimming hedges and cutting back shrubs as required Assisting in the set-up of customer visits, demonstrations and product training as required General site maintenance, including planting beds and general duties associated with the site With assistance, planning and applying a fertiliser schedule for the turf areas Helping with the planning and expansion of the mower testing areas

Training:
Suffolk New College Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Standard English and maths (if required) Level 2

Training Outcome:
Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand. The site in Ipswich focuses on design, manufacturing, building, and testing a number of different products.

Working Hours :
Working pattern dependent on age. For 16-18 years Monday to Thursday: 7:30am- 3:30pm (30 min lunch unpaid) Friday: 7:30am- 3:00pm (30 min lunch unpaid) For 18 years and above The work pattern will be a 9 day fortnight with every other Friday off

Skills:
Good Problem-Solver,Attention to detail,Good Communication