# Assistant Greenkeeper

> Get Golfing CIO · Eastbourne, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-05-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Eastbourne

## Description

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

## Requirements

-   Prior experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
-   Knowledge of turf maintenance and environmentally friendly practices.
-   Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
-   Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-   Passionate about golf and committed to delivering high standards.
-   Weekend and Bank Holiday availability

## Benefits

-   Pension Plans
-   Training & Development
-   Free Golf
-   50% discount on food
-   Staff referral programme
-   Flexible working hours

## Apply

[Apply at Get Golfing CIO](https://apply.workable.com/get-golfing/j/43839F35E9/apply)

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