Green Keeper


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: KILKEEL GOLF CLUB This role involves hand-mowing greens, raking and maintaining bunkers, and repairing divots and pitch marks. Duties also include assisting with top dressing and seeding, as well as trimming hedges, trees, and surrounding course areas. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to shadow experienced greenkeepers to develop skills and gain knowledge in all aspects of course maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Hand mowing greens.
  • Raking & maintaining bunkers, repairing divots, pitch marks.
  • Assisting with top dressing & seeding.
  • Trimming hedges, trees, course surrounds.
  • Keeping path, drainage and practice areas tidy.
  • Shadowing experienced green keepers.
  • Reported back to head greenkeeper.
  • Ensure work is done following all health and safety requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Being able to work in all weathers.
  • A good general knowledge of health and safety for both themselves other green keepers and members of the public.

Desirable Skills

  • Good time keeping.

Further Information

The Employer is: KILKEEL GOLF CLUB JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1757908
Job Sector
Environmental, Health and Safety
Area
Co Down
Location
Kilkeel
Salary
£12.71 per hour
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
03/02/2026
Closing date
16/03/2026
Worktime
Between 6.30am- 11.30am, days to be confirmed

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