Assistant Head Greenkeeper - Lead Turf & Course Care

Grimsby Golf Club Ltd.; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free use of the golf course

Discounted food and drinks

Training and professional development

Progression within an experienced team

Job summary

Grimsby Golf Club Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Head Greenkeeper to help maintain and present its course to a high standard for members and visitors.

Working alongside the Head Greenkeeper, you will support day-to-day maintenance and course presentation to deliver excellent playing conditions. You will manage staff, operate machinery, apply sprays, and contribute to turf management and course improvement projects, while upholding safety and club procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous golf course greenkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of turf and course maintenance.
• Knapsack sprayer experience and spraying qualifications (PA1/PA6).
• Confident operating a range of greenkeeping machinery.
• Reliable, organised and team-oriented.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the greenkeeping team.
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and surrounding areas.
• Operate and maintain greenkeeping machinery.
• Carry out mowing, cutting, aeration and general maintenance.
• Apply sprays and chemicals as required.
• Assist with turf management and course improvement projects.
• Keep machinery, equipment and work areas to a high standard.
• Support the Head Greenkeeper in organising daily tasks.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with club procedures.

Skills

Golf course experience

Turf knowledge

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

PA1 and PA6 spraying qualifications

Tools

Range of greenkeeping machinery

Job description

Grimsby Golf Club Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Head Greenkeeper to help maintain and present its course to a high standard for members and visitors.

Working alongside the Head Greenkeeper, you will support day-to-day maintenance and course presentation to deliver excellent playing conditions. You will manage staff, operate machinery, apply sprays, and contribute to turf management and course improvement projects, while upholding safety and club procedures.