Apprentice Greenkeeper
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Company: ENVILLE GOLF CLUB LTD
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Location: WEST MIDLANDS, DY7 5BN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000037267
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Application Deadline Date: 05/07/2026
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Start Date: 13/07/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 5:30am to 2:00pm in the summer 6:30 am to 3:pm in the winter. ½ hour break a day (unpaid). Flexible for the right candidate.
Brief Description
Enville Golf Club are looking to recruit a Greenkeeping Apprentice to assist with the day-to-day set-up and maintenance of the course, all the related practice facilities and planted areas. Further training for construction work will also be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in golf and greenkeeping.
Training to be Provided
Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship qualification.
Delivery is work-based using blended learning technologies on the employer’s premises. There is an expectation that 20% of the working week will be off-the-job training, which is a legal requirement.
Future Prospects
To become a qualified greenkeeper, then look at Level 3, building experience before moving to a senior greenkeeper position, then looking at a first assistant or deputy position.
Vacancy Detail
The role is varied and duties would include:
- Maintaining both courses to a high standard expected by the membership
- Once trained, mow green & other surfaces
- Topdressing & treating turf
- Seeding
- Renovating & maintaining bunkers
- Maintaining practice area
- Servicing machinery
- General maintenance work
Other Information
You will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The club is situated several miles from any town. Public Transport is not available.
To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience. N.B. Depending on volume of applications this vacancy may close early, therefore early application is advisable.