Assistant Greenkeeper

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

BIGGA Membership

Pension Scheme

Staff Uniform

Courtesy Golf

Job summary

Grim's Dyke Golf Club in London is seeking a motivated Greenkeeper to join the greens team, maintaining the golf course and the machinery essential to its presentation and performance.

You will work as part of a small, enthusiastic team, value punctuality and a strong work ethic, with NVQ Level 2+ in sports turf care preferred. Starting salary from £27,500 with weekend overtime; right to work in the UK required (visa sponsorship not available).

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Greenkeeper.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in sports turf care.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Understanding of golf course maintenance.
• Punctual and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and preparation of the golf course to a high standard.
• Assist with daily course maintenance tasks such as mowing, scarifying, aerating, irrigation, and top dressing.
• Change holes and operate tractor with implements.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Willingness to learn

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in sports turf care

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Grim\'s Dyke Golf Club - London - South East

Greenkeeper 18 October 2026

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our golf course greens team as a Qualified Greenkeeper.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a small team of enthusiastic greenkeepers , maintaining both the golf course and the machinery essential to its presentation and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and preparation of the golf course to a high standard. Assist with daily course maintenance tasks as required such as switching and brushing, mowing banks, rough and semi-rough, surrounds and approaches, tees, greens and fairways . Scarifying/verticutting turf, aerating and irrigating turf, applying nutrition and top dressing. Changing holes and driving a tractor with implements.

The Ideal Candidate

It is imperative that you understand the importance of good time-keeping and punctuality within the role.

Essential

• Experience working as a Greenkeeper
• Good understanding of golf course maintenance
• Having a strong work ethic, firm desire to learn, being a flexible well-motivated team player
• NVQ Level 2 or above in sports turf care
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Desirable

• Mechanical Experience/Interest
• Full support and training to achieve mechanical qualification will be provided for the right candidate

Benefits Include

• Overtime
• BIGGA Membership
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Uniform
• Courtesy Golf

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Due to location and shift start times own transport is essential.

Salary negotiable depending on experience. Starting Salary From £27,500 plus weekend overtime.

Application Deadline is the 26th October 2026.