Mechanic/Greenkeeper

The Club Company; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium golf club chain in East Grinstead is seeking a Mechanic/Greenkeeper to ensure golf course and landscaping maintenance. Key responsibilities include managing irrigation systems, maintaining cleanliness, and servicing machinery. Ideal candidates have experience in grounds maintenance, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of golf equipment. This role offers unique perks including complimentary health club access and long-term benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary access to health club

Bonus holiday days

Paid volunteer day

70% off meals while on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in golf course grounds maintenance is desirable.
• Strong understanding of golf machinery and equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the golf course and surrounding landscaping.
• Manage and maintain drainage and irrigation systems.
• Ensure cleanliness of the course and service machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of grounds maintenance

Experience with golf machinery

Education

Secondary school education

Tools

Golf course maintenance equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanic/Greenkeeper to join our team, responsible for maintaining the golf course and surrounding landscaping, ensuring it is in top condition for members and guests. You will be entrusted with maintaining a range of areas, from the golf course greens and fairways to the Clubhouse grounds and car park, all while upholding our high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Planting and maintaining shrubs and trees.
• Mowing greens and fairways.
• Managing bunkers.
• Maintaining drainage and irrigation systems.
• Handling turf laying and repairs.
• Woodland management and aerifying greens.
• Ensuring overall cleanliness of the course.
• Maintaining and servicing machinery and equipment used on‑site, ensuring everything is in safe working order.
• Addressing mechanical issues promptly to avoid delays in course maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in golf course grounds maintenance or greenkeeping is desirable.
• Experience in golf machinery and equipment is desirable.
• Secondary school education.
• Strong understanding of grounds maintenance, golf machinery and equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for keeping facilities looking pristine.

Our Values

Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating - never giving up.

Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.

Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel‑good environment.

Company Overview

The Club Company is a premium collection of 18 golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel‑good environment.

Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel‑good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We're hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

Shift & Working Hours

We operate a 7‑days a week business, between 06:00 to 23:00.

Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours – weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure – because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday day off (conditions apply).
• A paid volunteer day to support causes you’re passionate about (available after one year's service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off‑duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16‑hour per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programmes to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Cycle to work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• Wagestream, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself – we like it that way!