Apprentice Greenkeeper: Launch Your Golf Course Career

Vale of Llangollen Golf Club; Llangollen; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Llangollen Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Greenkeeper to join our course maintenance team. You will work toward national qualifications and gain practical experience while helping prepare and maintain the golf course for members and visitors.

Essential attributes include a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Desirable items include a UK driving licence and an interest in machinery and outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Essential: positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work outdoors in all weather, good communication and teamwork, interest in golf, sport, countryside or horticulture.
• Desirable: driving licence, interest in machinery and practical outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Mowing greens, tees, fairways and roughs
• Course set-up and presentation
• Raking and maintaining bunkers
• Machinery cleaning and maintenance
• Irrigation system operation
• Divot replacement and repair work
• Assisting with course improvement projects
• Supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives
• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times

Skills

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Outdoor work in all weather

Communication & teamwork

Interest in golf/countryside

Driving licence (UK)

Machinery interest

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Job description

Vale of Llangollen Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Greenkeeper to join our course maintenance team. You will work toward national qualifications and gain practical experience while helping prepare and maintain the golf course for members and visitors.

Essential attributes include a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Desirable items include a UK driving licence and an interest in machinery and outdoor work.