Irrigation Technician – LUT – Golf

Responsibilities

The Irrigation Technician is responsible for the oversight, operation, maintenance and repair of the golf course irrigation system to ensure optimal turf health and playing conditions. This role plays a critical part in sustainable water management, system efficiency, cost-effective usage and environmentally‑conscious decision making in all aspects of irrigating.

• Operate and monitor the golf course irrigation system.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation components such as valves, sprinkler heads, pipes, leaks and pumps.
• Perform proactive, timely and routine system checks to identify leaks, coverage issues, and inefficiencies.
• Adjust irrigation schedules based on weather conditions, soil moisture levels, and turf requirements.
• Assist in hand watering of all surfaces based on collected moisture data.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and water usage.
• Support installation during construction and any upgrades of the irrigation system and components.
• Ensure compliance with water regulations and environmental best practices.
• Follow all health and safety procedures whilst working.
• Managing stock of parts/spares.
• Monitor moistures and ET rates.
• Responsible for the hygienic and safe upkeep of reservoirs including routine inspections, monitoring water levels and adhering to all safety regulations to ensure water quality and supply.
• Work constructively and efficiently with any irrigation consultant, contractor and the like the Club may choose to engage, as directed by the CM/GCM.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years specific irrigation experience in a similar position
• Previous experience in TORO irrigation systems is highly desirable
• Understanding of turfgrass needs and water management principles
• Ability to read and understand irrigation plans and system layouts
• Understanding/experience of good Health and Safety practice and legislation
• Level 3 in Greenkeeping
• PA1/PA6 (UK pesticide certification)
• First Aid and H&S qualifications (e.g. Manual Handling)

Benefits

• Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.
• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

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