Greenkeeper Apprentice
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Company STOWMARKET GOLF CLUB LTD
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Provider SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
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Location SUFFOLK, IP14 3DA
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref NAS-2000057728
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 14/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 40 hours per week, following the usual greenkeeping working pattern and seasonal needs (may include early starts and weekend overtime on a rotation basis).
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
- Golf Greenkeeper Standard
- English and maths (if required) Level 2
Future Prospects
The club is looking to employ long-term, with the aim of the apprentice progressing to a full-time, qualified greenkeeper role and developing further within the greenkeeping team.
Vacancy Detail
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
Other Information
In addition to completing your application here, please send an application letter, explaining why would like to be considered, to course@stowmarketgolfclub.co.uk, FAO Matthew Gill.