Assistant Greenkeeper
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Assistant Greenkeeper at Get Golfing CIO: Eastbourne, United Kingdom; On-site; Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Eastbourne, United Kingdom, On-site
- Role classification: Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-28.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
Location - Eastbourne Downs Golf Club
Description
Eastbourne Downs Golf Club is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper to join their team. Eastbourne are part of Get Golfing CIO who owns and operates a network of golf courses across the country, providing golf enthusiasts with exceptional golfing experiences.
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
Desirable
- Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture
- Experience operating mowing and turf machinery
Hourly Rate -£12.71