Greenkeeper

King's Mead

Ware£26-30K dependent on experienceFull time

Location: Chadwell Springs Golf Centre


About Us

We are a well-established golf and leisure facility featuring a 9-hole Par 3 golf course, a 9-hole pitch and putt course, and a covered driving range. We pride ourselves on providing excellent playing conditions and a welcoming environment for golfers of all abilities.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Greenkeeper to join our grounds maintenance team and help maintain our facilities to a high standard throughout the year.


We can offer you…

  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Uniform and PPE provided.
  • Staff golf and practice facility privileges.
  • Friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the facility.
  • 60% discounted meals when you are working
  • 25% discount on food and 20% on drinks for you and your friends on your day off
  • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay


Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the playing surfaces of the Par 3 course, pitch and putt course, and practice areas.
  • Carry out regular mowing of greens, tees, approaches, fairways, roughs, and surrounding areas.
  • Assist with course setup, including changing holes, tee markers, and signage.
  • Maintain bunkers, pathways, and landscaped areas.
  • Operate and maintain a range of turf care machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
  • Monitor turf health and assist with irrigation, fertiliser applications, aeration, and pest or disease control programmes.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and basic servicing of equipment.
  • Support improvement projects and seasonal renovation work.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.


Requirements

  • Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar outdoor role is preferred.
  • Knowledge of turf management and golf course maintenance would be advantageous.
  • Ability to operate machinery safely and responsibly.
  • Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Full UK driving licence preferred.
  • PA1 & PA6 Certificate preferred.


Working Hours

This role will involve early morning starts and include weekend and bank holiday work on a rota basis to ensure the facility is maintained to a high standard.

We welcome applications from experienced Greenkeepers as well as enthusiastic individuals looking to develop a career in golf course maintenance.