Location:
Course level:
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.
Salary:
£9-£10/hour
Positions:
1
About this opportunity:
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
Irrigation upgrades
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.
If you would like to read more about the course content for sports turf or golf green keeping apprenticeships, please follow the below links:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/golf-greenkeeper-v1-1
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/sports-turf-operative-v1-2
Things to consider
KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
