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Greenkeeper Apprentice

Stowmarket Golf Club LTD · Stowmarket · posted 15 October 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 December 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026
Positions
1

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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

 

 

Your training

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

Where it leads

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.

About Stowmarket Golf Club LTD

Stowmarket Golf Club is a well-established golf club set in the Suffolk countryside near Stowmarket, employing 25+ club staff, including a five-strong greenkeeping team led by our Course Manager, maintaining the course and grounds to a high standard for members and visitors.

Things to consider

In addition to completing your application here, please send an application letter, explaining why would like to be considered, to [email protected], FAO Matthew Gill.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsPresentation skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessReliableWillingness to learn

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • LOWER ROAD, ONEHOUSE, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 3DA