Apprentice Greenkeeper (Southwick Park Golf Club)

Location:

Portsmouth PO17 6EL

Level 2

Course Duration:

24 months approx

Application Deadline Date:

22.9.26

Weekly Hours:

40 hrs- Usually 6am -2pm, some weekend (mornings) will be required.

Southwick Park Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland golf course located in the Hampshire countryside near Fareham and Portsmouth. The course offers a fantastic blend of challenging play and beautiful natural surroundings, making it an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. With its well-maintained fairways, scenic setting and welcoming atmosphere, Southwick Park is a great place to develop skills and enjoy the game. They are looking for a new apprentice to join their experienced and friendly team.

As an apprentice, you'll work at our company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside our experienced staff. Estimates start date is 1st November 2026.

What you'll do at work

• Daily course maintenance & setup
• Using & maintaining pedestrian and ride-on course maintenance machinery
• Mowing
• Course set up
• Changing holes
• Moving tee markers
• Bunker preparation
• Construction & drainage work on the golf course
• Tree & woodland maintenance

Further opportunities

• BIGGA membership and attending their conferences
• PA1,2&6 courses
• Chainsaw courses
• Golf membership
• Advanced learning

Desired skills and qualities

• Reliability
• Good Communication
• Good time-keeping
• Keenness to learn and an interest in this industry
• Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team but also show initiative when working alone.
• They must have integrity and honesty.
• Be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and a good level of basic fitness.
• Be willing to learn new skills.
• A basic understanding of the game of golf is preferred but not essential.

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade grade C or 4 and above) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade grade C or 4 and above) essential
• Driving license would be advantageous but not essential, being able to commute to and from work is essential.

Future Progression

• Possibility of a employment if a suitable role is available and for the right person.

Training:

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Sports Turf or Golf Green Keeping Business Administration Apprenticeship
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
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