Greenkeeper/Machine Operator
Swinley Forest Golf Club is one of the country’s premier private members’ golf clubs.
Swinley Forest Golf Club is seeking a capable Greenkeeper / Machine Operator to join our team. This new position has been created following a recent retirement and offers a great opportunity for a professional who enjoys a mix of traditional greenkeeping and essential machinery work.
In this role, you will be a key part of the team maintaining our heathland course. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the course remains in excellent condition through a variety of daily tasks and project work.
Working a 40-hour week with a weekend rota, although some flexibility will be required during peak times of the year.
Your duties will include:
- General Greenkeeping: Carrying out daily maintenance tasks to ensure high standards across the course.
- Machinery Operation: Confident use of tractors and diggers 5.5 ton and 13 ton for course maintenance and improvements.
- Estate Upkeep: Practical tasks including cleaning ditches and repairing paths.
- Irrigation: Assisting with course hydration using the water bowser.
About You:
- We are looking for an experienced individual who is as comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor as they are with a rake or mower.
- Experience: Proven background in greenkeeping with strong competency in operating diggers and tractors.
- Skills: A practical, hands-on approach to estate maintenance and course infrastructure.
- Reliability: A team player who is proactive and takes pride in a job well done.
- Requirements: A valid driving license and relevant machinery experience are essential.
Candidate skills & qualification:
- NVQ level 2
- Chainsaw licence would be advantageous
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 not essential.
- Good time management
- A keen eye for detail
- An understanding of golf and its traditions will be advantageous.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to plan and schedule work to maximise efficiencies.
This is a new position and the ideal person will be one who has initiative and can always work in a calm and controlled manner.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Paid weekends and overtime.
- Pension contribution and club funded life insurance policy (3 x annual salary).
- Share of a very generous staff fund paid out yearly.
- Meals on duty.
- Access to staff golf policy.
- Further training & development opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work on one of the country's premier courses within a professional and friendly team.
To Apply:
All applications will be treated in the utmost confidence and should be directed to the Head Greenkeeper, Tony Stephen by email [email protected] no later than 8th May 2026.
Applications should include a letter clearly highlighting your suitability to the role as well as an up-to-date CV.
Only those who proceed to interview stage will be contacted.
