Apprentice Greenkeeper Level 2
QHOTELS LIMITED
Grantham (NG32 2LN)
Closes in 26 days (Friday 14 November 2025)
Posted on 14 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Are you passionate about the outdoors, golf, and working as part of a hands-on team? Join us at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort as a Golf Greenkeeper Apprentice, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and presenting our stunning championship-standard golf courses.
- Wage
-
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
- Hours
-
Shifts are allocated on a rota system working 40 hours over 5 days in a 7-day working week. There is an opportunity to work overtime during busy periods if you are 18 or over.
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Saturday 15 November 2025
- Duration
-
2 years
- Positions available
-
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice, you’ll gain valuable experience working alongside our skilled Greenkeeping Team, learning how to prepare and maintain the greens, fairways, tees, and bunkers that make Belton Woods one of the most popular golfing destinations in Lincolnshire. You’ll also work towards achieving your Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship, combining practical experience with expert training from our trusted apprenticeship provider.
Where you'll work
Belton Woods
Belton
Grantham
NG32 2LN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Training course
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.
- Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.
- Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.
- Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.
- Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.
- Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.
- Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).
- Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.
- Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
- Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.
- Maintain and present bunkers for play.
- Switch and brush golf course turf.
- Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.
- Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).
- Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder
- Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.
- Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.
- Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.
- Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).
- Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.
- Monitor and record soil and plant health data.
- Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.
- Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.
- Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.
- Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.
- Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.
- Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.
- Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.
- Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.
- Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).
- Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.
- Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
- Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.
- Maintain and present bunkers for play.
- Switch and brush golf course turf.
- Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.
- Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).
- Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder
- Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.
- Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.
- Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.
- Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).
- Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.
- Monitor and record soil and plant health data.
- Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.
- Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.
Training schedule
Partnered with a recognised college to deliver a 24-month programme, achieving a fully accredited Level 2 Apprenticeship in Golf Greenkeeping. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside specialists in their field whilst offering.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training delivered onsite
- Support for further education in greenkeeping and turf management
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression within the golf industry
- Functional Skills in English and Maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
No prior experience necessary, but a genuine passion for golf, the outdoors, and hands-on work. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to perform physical tasks and operate machinery. Commitment to learning and professional development. The ability to work well in a team and follow instructions. Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
About this employer
The QHotels Collection. Made up of a collection of four-star hotels and resorts across the UK, our proudly individual venues share a commitment to memorable experiences and exemplary service.
https://www.qhotels.co.uk/golf/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Competitive Pay: Earn while you learn and grow in your role. Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on food and accommodation within The QHotels Collection.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
This standard is recognised by the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), the Professional Body for Greenkeepers.
At the start of the apprenticeship the apprentice will be registered with BIGGA. Upon completion of this standard the apprentice will be eligible to join BIGGA as a full member and become a BIGGA Accredited Greenkeeper.
Apprentices successfully completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship have opportunities to progress within the industry by continuing onto the Level 3 Advanced Sportsturf Technician Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346431.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Friday 14 November 2025)
Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.