Charlie Proctor

Experienced and dedicated Greenkeeper with over 10 years' experience working across a variety of golf courses and grounds maintenance environments. Qualified in Sports Turf Maintenance with practical expertise in golf course presentation, machinery operation, drainage installation, spraying, turf management, and seasonal course preparation. Reliable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of course condition and playability.

Strong team player with excellent timekeeping, a positive attitude, and a proven ability to work effectively in all weather conditions.

Driving Instructor - Self employed

(2023-04)

• Deliver structured driving lessons to learners of varying skill levels, adapting teaching methods to suit individual needs.
• Assess pupil ability and develop tailored lesson plans to support safe and progressive skill development.
• Instruct on road safety, traffic laws, hazard perception, and safe driving practices.
• Prepare learners for practical and theory driving tests, ensuring readiness against DVSA standards.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance after each lesson.
• Demonstrate vehicle control techniques, including manoeuvres, driving in different road and weather conditions.
• Promote defensive driving techniques and risk awareness to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
• Always maintain a safe and professional learning environment within the vehicle.
• Ensure training vehicle is roadworthy, clean, and compliant with legal and insurance requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes in driving legislation, highway code updates, and industry best practice.
• Manage lesson scheduling, bookings, and client communication effectively.
• Build rapport with learners to develop confidence and reduce anxiety.
• Handle difficult situations calmly, including nervous drivers or unexpected road conditions.

Greenkeeper - Hadley Wood Golf Club

(2021-03 - 2023-04)

• Maintaining greens, tees, fairways and rough to a high standard
• Bunker renovation and daily presentation
• Turf management and course setup
• Identifying grasses, weeds, pests and turf diseases
• Operating and maintaining specialist turf machinery
• Hole changing and course preparation
• Manual and physical grounds maintenance work
• Supporting course improvements and renovation projects

Labourer - Olympus Build (Formerly Kingscroft Building Services)

(2021-01 - 2021-03)

• General labouring duties
• Underpinning projects
• Removal of walls and ceilings
• Basic plastering and pipework
• Site preparation and clearance

Greenkeeper - Caddington Golf Club

(2020-05 - 2020-12)

• Cutting greens, tees, fairways and rough
• Hand mowing operations
• Hole changing
• Seeding and turf establishment
• ProCore aeration work
• Drainage installation
• Verge cutting and course presentation

Highways Operative - Ringway (Hertfordshire Highways)

(2019-10 - 2020-05)

• Footway and carriageway reinstatement
• Winter gritting operations
• Highway maintenance activities
• Safe operation of tools and equipment

Greenkeeper - Redbourn Golf Club

(2018-04 - 2019-10)

• Greens, tees, fairways and rough maintenance
• Course setup and presentation
• Hand mowing and precision cutting
• Hole changing
• Drainage fitting and repairs
• Aeration and renovation work using ProCore equipment
• Seeding and turf establishment

Greenkeeper - Tilsworth Golf Club

(2018-04 - 2018-04)

• Maintained an 18-hole golf course
• General greenkeeping duties
• Machinery operation
• Turf maintenance and course presentation

Seasonal Grounds Operative - John O'Connor Grounds Maintenance

(2017-04 - 2017-10)

• Grounds maintenance within schools and public areas
• Fine turf maintenance
• Hedge cutting and strimming
• Pruning and trimming
• Weed control
• Safe use of machinery and power tools

Apprentice Greenkeeper - South Beds Golf Club

(2015-07 - 2016-10)

Completed a Level 2 NVQ in Sports Turf Maintenance while working as an Apprentice Greenkeeper.

• Maintaining greens, tees, fairways and rough
• Bunker maintenance and renovation
• Identifying grasses, weeds, pests and diseases
• Operating turf maintenance machinery
• Course preparation and presentation
• General manual labour duties

Work Placement - South Beds Golf Club

(2014-06 - 2014-06)

Completed a one-week work placement which led to weekend employment while studying for GCSEs.

Level 2 NVQ - Sports Turf Maintenance - South Beds Golf Club (2015-07 - 2016-10)