Driving Range & Short Game Area Greenkeeper
Reports To:
Course Manager
Purpose of the Role
The Berkshire Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and detail-oriented greenkeeper to take ownership of our practice facilities.
This is a specialist role responsible for maintaining the driving range, short game area, practice putting greens and associated landscapes to the highest possible standard. These facilities are often the first and last impression members and visitors have of the club, and their presentation must reflect the exceptional quality of our championship courses.
We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, notices the small details, and is committed to continual improvement rather than simply completing daily tasks.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily presentation, maintenance and continual improvement of:
- Driving range teeing grounds
- Practice putting greens
- Chipping and pitching greens
- Practice bunkers
- Short game surrounds
- Ball collection areas
- Artificial practice surfaces
- Landscape and ornamental areas surrounding the practice facilities
- Pathways, signage and furniture within the practice area
Daily Responsibilities
- Prepare all practice greens to an exceptional standard.
- Set up practice areas with fresh hole locations, flags and markers.
- Present the driving range to the highest level each morning.
- Carry out mowing, rolling, verticutting and other cultural practices.
- Maintain practice bunkers with consistent presentation and playability.
- Manage divot recovery and turf repairs.
- Collect, wash and maintain range balls.
- Operate and maintain the ball collection system and driving range equipment.
- Irrigate and monitor turf health across all practice facilities.
- Assist with spraying, fertiliser applications and integrated turf management programmes where qualified.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation throughout the practice facilities.
- Identify issues before they become problems and proactively recommend improvements.
Equipment Operation
The role involves the safe operation and daily maintenance of a wide range of professional turf machinery including:
- Pedestrian and ride-on mowers
- Utility vehicles
- Tractors and implements
- Ball collection machinery
- Rollers
- Aeration equipment
- Hand-held machinery
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for producing world-class playing surfaces.
- Possesses excellent attention to detail.
- Takes ownership of their work and works well independently.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Is organised and able to prioritise daily tasks effectively.
- Understands that consistency is built through high standards every day.
- Is eager to learn and continually develop their knowledge and skills.
- Works well as part of a professional greenkeeping team.
- Takes pride in representing one of the country's leading golf clubs.
Essential Requirements
- Previous greenkeeping or sports turf experience.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
- A commitment to maintaining exceptionally high standards.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Sports Turf or Greenkeeping.
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates.
- Chainsaw qualifications.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience operating a modern irrigation system.
- Experience with championship golf course presentation.
What We Offer
Working at The Berkshire Golf Club offers the opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK's finest heathland golf clubs.
You will be part of a passionate and ambitious team committed to continual improvement, investing in staff development and producing outstanding playing conditions every day.
This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist responsibility for one of the club's most visible and important facilities while working alongside an experienced and supportive greenkeeping team.
Our Expectations
At The Berkshire Golf Club, we believe excellence comes from consistency, pride and attention to detail.
We expect every member of the team to:
- Treat the course and facilities as if they were their own.
- Take responsibility for identifying and solving problems.
- Strive for continual improvement.
- Support colleagues and contribute positively to the team.
- Deliver presentation standards that reflect the reputation of the Club.
- Take pride in creating practice facilities that members and visitors remember for the right reasons.
We are looking for someone who wants to build something exceptional—not simply maintain it.
Pay: £24,420.00-£30,464.45 per year
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Greenkeeping: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf Management (required)
Work Location: In person
