Assistant Greenkeeper

The Mill; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Free Golf

50% discount on food

Staff referral programme

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Mill Green Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join their team. You will support the maintenance, preparation, and presentation of high-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds.

The role involves day-to-day turf care, use of specialist machinery, and helping ensure the course is safe, attractive, and playable. You will assist with greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs, and help prepare for competitions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Weekend and Bank Holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs.
• Carry out mowing, raking, edging, divoting, and general turf care tasks.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely.
• Assist with irrigation, drainage, and turf renovation works (aeration, seeding, topdressing).
• Help prepare the course/grounds for competitions and events.
• Monitor turf health and report issues such as disease, pests, or damage.
• Follow health & safety procedures and safe working practices at all times.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives on site.
• Undertake general groundskeeping and maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Education

Interest in turf management or horticulture

Tools

Mowing equipment operation

Turf machinery handling

Irrigation maintenance

Job description

Mill Green Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join their team. Mill Green are part of Get Golfing CIO who owns and operates a network of golf courses across the country, providing golf enthusiasts with exceptional golfing experiences. As an Assistant Greenkeeper you will support the maintenance, preparation, and presentation of high-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds. The role involves day-to-day turf care, use of specialist machinery, and helping ensure the course/facility is safe, attractive, and playable to the required standards.,

• Assist with the daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs
• Carry out mowing, raking, edging, divoting, and general turf care tasks
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely
• Assist with irrigation, drainage, and turf renovation works (aeration, seeding, topdressing)
• Help prepare the course/grounds for competitions and events
• Monitor turf health and report any issues such as disease, pests, or damage
• Follow health & safety procedures and safe working practices at all times
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives on site
• Undertake general groundskeeping and maintenance duties as required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively., Interest in turf management, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and occasional overtime
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture
• Experience operating mowing and turf machinery

Requirements

• Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.
• Weekend and Bank Holiday availability
• Pension Plans

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Free Golf
• 50% discount on food
• Staff referral programme
• Flexible working hours