We’re delighted to introduce you to John Connell – or as most of us know him, Jock. Jock joined Peacock Turfscape as our Turf Manager four months ago and has truly hit the ground running (though "ploughing, seeding, and mowing" might be more accurate!).

Having worked on farms from a young age, Jock is no stranger to hard graft or a tractor cab. With 27 years of experience in the turf industry, 12 of those in supervisory roles, he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to our fields. Notably, he was part of the team involved in shaping and constructing Mar Hall Golf Course, a prestigious par 70 course just outside Glasgow.

As Turf Manager, Jock is responsible for the creation and care of our turf fields. He leads and trains our field team, ensuring best practices are followed across every stage of turf production. His leadership is already having a clear impact on turf quality and consistency.

Jock’s passion lies in the work itself. He enjoys the hands-on tasks - mowing, fertilising, and everything in between, but what really motivates him is the transformation: turning bare fields into lush, green turf ready to be harvested.

What does Jock enjoy doing in his spare time? More work! Jock runs his own farmstead and that keeps him busy. He keeps a mix of animals, including horses (to keep his wife and daughters happy!) and geese. The team recently got to enjoy one of his giant goose eggs -what a treat!

Quiet and humble, Jock rarely talks about his past - but we couldn’t let this story go untold. At 25, while working in a field, he was the first on the scene of a plane crash. Without hesitation, he ran into the burning wreckage and rescued survivors. For his bravery, he received several awards, including the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery. When asked about it, he simply says, "I didn’t think about it - I just did what anyone would do." We’re not sure everyone would do what he did, but it tells you everything you need to know about the kind of person Jock is.

We’re proud to have Jock as part of the Peacock Turfscape team, and our customers are already seeing the results of his hard work in every roll of turf that leaves our fields.