UPTON-BY-CHESTER GOLF CLUB - CHESTER – NW ENGLAND
Upton-By-Chester Golf Club is a mature, 18 hole, par 69 parkland course, with a thriving membership, measuring in excess of 5804 yards from the White tees. Accuracy is required from the tee to the tree-lined fairways and small undulating greens.
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Greenkeeper to join our team and help maintain the course to a consistently high standard. This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone with strong practical skills, attention to detail, and a positive approach to teamwork. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day presentation, maintenance, and improvement of all playing surfaces and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, and surrounding landscaped areas.
- Operate and maintain turf care machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
- Assist with mowing, aeration, top dressing, scarifying, overseeding, and general turf management operations.
- Support course improvement, renovation, drainage, irrigation, and seasonal project work.
- Undertake vegetation management, including tree and shrub work, using chainsaw equipment where qualified and required.
- Apply pesticides, herbicides, and other approved treatments in line with spraying certification, legislation, and health and safety procedures.
- Monitor course conditions and report any issues relating to turf health, machinery, hazards, or presentation standards.
- Work as part of the greenkeeping team, including rota-based weekend shifts and early morning duties as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf, Greenkeeping, or equivalent.
- Valid chainsaw certification.
- Valid spraying certificates, ideally PA1, PA2 and PA6 or equivalent.
- Previous experience in greenkeeping, grounds maintenance, or sports turf operations.
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures and safe use of machinery.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and carry out physically demanding tasks.
- A proactive attitude, good timekeeping, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed greenkeeping professional to join a dedicated team and contribute to the presentation and development of a high-quality sports turf environment. Salary is dependent on experience and operational requirements.
The working hours vary between summer and winter months and will be either 32.5 or 42.5 per week. There is also potential to work overtime and a bonus is paid annually and free golf membership is offered.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
