Assistant Greenkeeper

Get Golfing CIO; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A golf course management company in Maidstone is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to maintain high-quality playing surfaces and surrounding grounds. Responsibilities include daily turf care, operating machinery, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have an interest in turf management and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Benefits include a pension plan, training and development, free golf, and 50% discount on food and beverage.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free Golf

50% discount on food and beverage

Staff referral programme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course maintenance or similar field is preferred.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and hand tools safely.
• Monitor turf health and report any issues such as disease, pests, or damage.

Skills

Interest in turf management

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Location - Cobtree Manor Golf Club

Employment Type - Full Time

Description

Cobtree Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join their team. Cobtree 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Experience in golf course maintenance or similar field is 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.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• 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

Hourly Rate - £12.21

• 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

Benefits

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