Apprentice Greenkeeper (Prestbury Golf Club)

KEITS Training Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious golf club in England is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Apprentice Greenkeeper. Over a period of approximately 24 months, the apprentice will learn all aspects of golf course maintenance, gaining experience in key areas like bunker maintenance, turf management, and environmental practices. The club is committed to providing comprehensive training, with chances for future employment based on performance. Ideal candidates will possess reliability, a keenness to learn, and a basic understanding of golf, although this is not essential.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Comprehensive training

Potential for full-time employment

Qualifications

• Reliability and good time-keeping are essential.
• Must show keenness to learn and team-oriented mindset.
• Basic understanding of golf is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bunker maintenance and strimming.
• Hand mow greens, tees, and approaches.
• Maintain the practice facility and gardens.

Skills

Reliability

Good time-keeping

Keenness to learn

Teamwork

Integrity and honesty

Outdoor work adaptability

Willingness to learn new skills

Basic understanding of golf

Education

GCSEs or equivalents in maths and English

Driving licence

Job description

Prestbury Golf Club is an exclusive private members club based in Cheshire. The Club is an England Golf Championship venue and host to the 2026 England Girls Championship. The original course was opened in 1920 and designed by Harry Colt before being updated extensively in 2022 by Mackenzie and Ebert. The Apprentice greenkeeper role will work alongside 11 other members of staff and learn all aspects of golf course maintenance as part of the Golf Greenkeeper Standard for approximately 24 months.

Duties

• Bunker maintenance
• Strimming
• Divotting
• Hand mowing of greens, tees and approaches
• Ball collections on our 27 acre practice facility
• Upkeep of gardens and car parks

Apprenticeship Core Topic Areas

• Health and safety
• Plant and grass identification
• Identification and control of weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders
• Plant and soil science
• Turf maintenance
• Plant nutrition
• Machinery operation and maintenance
• Environment and ecology
• Irrigation and drainage
• Course rules and etiquette

Why apply for this job?

The Club has run a successful apprenticeship scheme for over 10 years with many becoming full‑time employees and often gaining promotion either at Prestbury or elsewhere. Prestbury is ranked in the Top 100 golf courses in England and is one of only four in Cheshire to gain this achievement. This ranking means that we achieve extremely high standards which results in employees highly likely to achieve good working practices and become highly skilled within the industry. The Club provides all uniform and is committed to both internal and external training.

Desired skills and qualities

• Reliability
• Good time‑keeping
• Keenness to learn
• Must be able to work well as part of a team but also show initiative when working alone
• Integrity and honesty
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Willing to learn new skills
• Basic understanding of the game of golf is preferred but not essential

Desired qualifications

• GCSE’s, or equivalents in maths and English are desired but not essential
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential

Future Progression

Possibility of employment if a suitable role is available.

Training

Full training will be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will work towards a Level 2 Sports Turf or Golf Green Keeping Business Administration Apprenticeship. A training consultant will provide both remote and on‑site visits throughout the apprenticeship. The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of the apprenticeship.

More information: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/golf-greenkeeper-v1-1

More information: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/sports-turf-operative-v1-2

Things to consider

KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.

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