Location - Sherfield Oaks Golf Club.
Employment Type- Full Time
Description
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:
- 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
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
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Training & Development
- Free Golf
- 50% discount on food
- Staff referral programme
- Flexible working hours