Assistant Greenkeeper
Key Responsibilities:
• Mowing, aerating, topdressing, verticutting, and overseeding greens, tees, fairways, approaches, and semi-rough areas to agreed schedules and standards
• Assisting with the specialist maintenance of creeping bent grass greens, including monitoring growth patterns, disease pressure, and surface performance
• Inspecting turf health and playing conditions daily, reporting concerns to the Deputy Head Greenkeeper promptly
• Assisting with the application and maintenance of irrigation systems, including hand watering as required to manage the unique drainage characteristics of chalk downland soils
• Raking and maintaining bunkers to a consistent standard, including edging, sand replenishment, and drainage checks
• Repairing divots, pitch marks, and maintaining tee furniture, ball washers, and on-course signage
• Applying fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides, and other plant protection products safely and in accordance with current legislation
• Operating and maintaining a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Trimming, strimming, and maintaining trees, hedgerows, and planted areas as directed
• Communicating effectively with the Golf Course Manager and senior staff regarding course needs and conditions
• Ensuring the course is presented to an exceptional standard for members and guests at all times
• Undertaking any other reasonable grounds and maintenance duties as directed by the Head Greenkeeper or Deputy
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• BIGGA membership and CPD support
• Staff meals on duty
• Staff discount on club products and services
• Use of the golf course (subject to availability)
• Employer pension contributions
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
To Apply: Please send CV with Covering Letter to Jake Field - Course Manager at [email protected]
