Assistant Greenkeeper

YesGolfing; Haslemere; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Ongoing training and development

Staff uniform

Supportive working environment

Use of the golf course

Job summary

Hindhead Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Greenkeeper to join our course team, reporting to the Course Manager. You will help maintain high standards of course preparation and presentation on our heathland course, with early mornings and a weekend rota.

Responsibilities include mowing greens, bunkers, tees and fairways, operating turf maintenance machinery, and assisting with aeration and turf repairs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent required.
• Practical greenkeeping experience.
• Keen eye for detail and reliable timekeeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Willingness to work early mornings and participate in a weekend rota, one in four weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily course maintenance across greens, tees, fairways and surrounds.
• Operate pedestrian and ride-on machinery safely and report faults.
• Assist with aeration, topdressing, overseeding and turf repairs.
• Help monitor turf health and report pests, disease or irrigation issues.
• Maintain safe working practices and keep tools and areas tidy.
• Work with colleagues and maintain a professional approach to members and visitors.

Skills

Practical greenkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Team communication

Independent working

Timekeeping

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

Tools

Tractor operation

Spraying certificates

First aid training

Job description

Full Time

Description:

Full-time position 40 hours per, week plus weekend rota

Founded in 1904 by a group that included Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Hindhead Golf Club is a well-established heathland club in Surrey. Originally designed by J.H. Taylor, the course follows the natural terrain, with heather and pine-lined fairways and views across the surrounding countryside.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Greenkeeper to join our course team. Reporting to the Course Manager, you will help maintain high standards of course preparation and presentation, with particular care for the heathland environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily course maintenance, including mowing, bunker preparation, changing holes and other tasks across greens, tees, fairways and surrounds.
• Operate pedestrian and ride-on machinery safely and accurately, completing routine checks and reporting faults.
• Assist with aeration, topdressing, overseeding, turf repairs and course improvement works.
• Help monitor turf health and report signs of pests, disease or irrigation problems.
• Maintain safe working practices and keep machinery, tools and work areas clean and tidy.
• Work effectively with colleagues and maintain a professional, courteous approach to members and visitors.

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or an equivalent qualification as a minimum.
• Practical greenkeeping experience and confidence operating turf maintenance machinery.
• A keen eye for detail, reliable timekeeping and pride in the quality of your work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• A willingness to work early mornings and participate in a weekend rota, working one in four weekends, with additional weekend attendance for major competitions.

• Experience on a heathland course
• Tractor operation
• Relevant spraying certificates
• First aid training
• Keen golfer

• Annual bonus
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff uniform
• Supportive working environment
• Use of the golf course

Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience, based on CGCS salary recommendations.

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