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Apprentice Greenkeeper

Cowslip Valley Farms LTD · Ipswich · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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As an apprentice greenkeeper, you will be taught all aspects of golf course maintenance. You will use hand-held tools and powered tools and progress to ride-on machinery. We firmly believe that all of our staff should be capable of doing every task required on the course. You will not be stuck on one job; you will be given training and an opportunity on all aspects of the job. Your role will be extensively golf course based, but you may be asked to do some maintenance tasks around the clubhouse and our other facilities, all falling within the greenkeeping teams' remit.

  • Daily golf course preparation including dew removal, moving tee markers, raking bunkers, changing holes, hand watering
  • Strategies of fertilisation, weed control, disease and pest identification and control
  • Cutting greens, tees, fairways and rough using ride on machinery
  • Machinery maintenance including daily pre-start checks, basic maintenance and an understanding of why these are so important
  • Learn the rules and etiquette associated with the game
  • Understand health and safety procedures needed by the greenkeepers and site users, and implement these daily

Your training

  • Golf Greenkeeper Standard
  • English and maths (if required) Level 2

Where it leads

A position within the greenkeeping team upon completion of the apprenticeship, with scope to gain further education and qualifications within the industry.

About Cowslip Valley Farms LTD

Golf Club with an 18-hole golf course, 9-hole par 3 course, driving range, hospitality venue, holiday lodges, caravan site

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessOpen to learningEnjoy being outdoorsExcellent timekeepingTime managementReliable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English or Equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths or Equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, Ipswich, IP6 9JA

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