Gardener jobs in St. Andrews

Hogs Haven Golf Club is pleased to announce the advertisement of various positions within its already impressive Agronomy Team, supporting all stages of a new golf course’s construction, grow-in, and subsequent maintenance. This world-class golf development is located just two miles south of the Home of Golf. The development is well advanced, with our agronomy teams focused on phase 1 grow-in works and phase 2 construction operations. Along with a state-of-the-art new golf course agronomy facility, the golf course will open for play in Spring 2027, timed to coincide with the return of The Open Championship at the Old Course.

Our parent company, A&M Golf, is deeply passionate about the camaraderie of golf, a core value that drives its business. The company owns and operates premium properties, including Hogs Head Golf Club in Waterville, Ireland, and Paako Ridge Golf Club in New Mexico, USA. These venues are designed to engage, inspire, and excite both members and guests, delivering exceptional "Bucket List" experiences with outstanding service and hospitality.

The new St Andrews development will provide members, non-members and staff with a variety of world-class amenities, including:

• An 18-hole championship golf course with top-tier practice facilities
• A Par 3 course and a Himalayan putting course
• A Clubhouse, Spa, Lodge, and Cottages
• The restoration of the original farmhouse building to create a unique halfway house dining experience

David Cole, Director of Agronomy, and Michael Hughes, Course Manager, are eager to expand the current Agronomy Team and continue to collaborate closely with the golf course contractors throughout the construction, grow-in, and long-term maintenance phases of the golf courses and grounds.

Assistant Greenkeeper

Reporting to the Hogs Haven Senior Agronomy Team, the Assistant Greenkeepers will directly participate in all aspects of the key phases of the construction and grow-in and long-term maintenance for Hogs Haven’s golf courses and grounds.

This will include the following,

• The construction of USGA greens
• Extensive drainage and irrigation installation
• The construction of bunkers
• Sand capping to tees, fairways and primary rough
• Playing surface finishing and pre-plant application
• Seeding, turfing and grow-in establishment
• Ongoing assistance with drainage and course improvement projects
• Assist with annual seed and turf establishment programmes
• Assist with cultural practices applied to all the playing surfaces on the golf courses
• Apply pesticide and fertilisers applications by the interpretation of data collation and following an Integrated Pest Management programme
• Assist with record keeping and agronomy data collation and ensure they are kept up to date.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the irrigation and pumping systems.

The Assistant Greenkeepers will be responsible for: -

• Following guidance from the Senior Agronomy Team, the golf course contractors, the project management team and various consultants assisting and monitoring all aspects of the construction phases for the golf courses and grounds.
• Assisting with the maintenance and improvements of the putting greens, tees, fairways, practice facilities, roughs, bunkers and associated facilities.
• Assisting with drainage and course improvement projects.

· Assisting with annual seed and turf establishment programmes.

· Assisting with cultural practices to all the playing surfaces on the golf course.

· Ensuring proper use of pesticide and fertilisers applications and equipment by following an Integrated Pest Management programme.

· Assist with all aspects of data collection.

• Ensure the Golf course conditions are in line with Hogs Haven expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Agronomy Team.

Applicants should have: -

• A consistent history of employment at a good Greenkeeping level
• A professional track record in the areas of:
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates but not mandatory
• The game of golf
• Turf-grass management
• Good working knowledge of golf course operations
• Excellent timekeeping and communication.
• Highly passionate and motivated to progress in the industry through educational opportunities and continued professional development.
• Experience of working within a similar quality-orientated organisation.

Please apply with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, along with an up-to-date CV.

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person