Greenkeeper Apprentice

Start a rewarding career in greenkeeping! Join our experienced team at Stowmarket Golf Club as a Greenkeeper Apprentice, gaining hands-on training and a Level 2 qualification while helping maintain our course to a high standard. What you'll do at work Working alongside our experienced greenkeeping team, the apprentice will receive hands-on training while completing a Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship, gaining the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified greenkeeper. This role sits within the greenkeeping team, reporting to the Course Manager, and covers the maintenance of the golf course and grounds. Main duties (following a successful training programme) include:

• Maintaining the golf course to the high standards expected
• Mowing greens, tees and other playing areas
• Raking and maintaining bunkers, including topping up sand and weed control
• Divoting tees and fairways
• Assisting with irrigation issues and general irrigation management
• Moving tee markers and setting up the course for daily play
• Strimming and general vegetation management
• Gardening, planting and landscape improvements
• Maintaining the clubhouse surrounds and car park
• Assisting with drainage projects and construction work
• Supporting machinery maintenance and workshop duties where appropriate
• Working safely, efficiently and collaboratively as part of the greenkeeping team
• Working safely, efficiently and collaboratively as part of the greenkeeping team
  
  GCSE in: English or Equivalent (grade 9-4 or A-C) and Maths or Equivalent (grade 9-4 or A-C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.,
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Reliable
• Willingness to learn
  
  £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age