Assistant Greenkeeper: Elevate Golf Course Care

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland, is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join our on-site team. You will help maintain greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers, and assist with irrigation, aeration, and course setup for daily play and events.

The role requires a passion for turf management, the ability to operate common maintenance machinery, good physical fitness, and a reliable, team-oriented approach to deliver an exceptional golfing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in golf course, sports turf, or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate and care for machinery and tools (mowers, strimmers, utility vehicles).
• Good physical fitness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presenting a high-standard course.
• Team player with clear communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work early mornings and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Mow greens, tees, and fairways; rake bunkers and prepare the course for daily play.
• Assist with irrigation, topdressing, aeration tasks and course improvements.
• Operate and care for turf equipment safely; support with minor landscaping projects.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Machinery operation

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Health and safety awareness

Training and development willingness

Education

Vocational qualification in greenkeeping

Tools

Mowers

Strimmers

Utility vehicles

Job description

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland, is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join our on-site team. You will help maintain greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers, and assist with irrigation, aeration, and course setup for daily play and events.

The role requires a passion for turf management, the ability to operate common maintenance machinery, good physical fitness, and a reliable, team-oriented approach to deliver an exceptional golfing experience.