Apprentice Greenkeeper Level 3
QHOTELS LIMITED
Grantham (NG32 2LN)
Closes in 26 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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 Greenkeeper Apprentice, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and presenting our stunning championship-standard golf courses.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Advanced sports turf technician (level 3)
- Hours
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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
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Saturday 15 November 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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 part of this apprenticeship, you’ll build on your existing greenkeeping knowledge and develop advanced skills in maintaining championship-standard golf courses
- You’ll gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge turf management techniques, machinery operation, irrigation systems, and environmental sustainability practices
- Working alongside our experienced team, you’ll ensure the golf course is maintained to the highest standards and delivers an exceptional playing experience for members and guests
- You’ll be working towards achieving your Level 3 Advanced Sports Turf Technician 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
Advanced sports turf technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self, team and others. Implement safe working practices in accordance with statutory legislation and regulations (including carrying out risk assessments).
- Allocate work and supervise staff in accordance with agreed maintenance plans.
- Oversee the preparation of playing surfaces in accordance with relevant governing body rules/regulations.
- Monitor sports turf surfaces and oversee the control of weeds, pests, diseases and disorders to an agreed plan. Develop a basic Integrated Pest Management plan.
- Develop a basic maintenance plan for the facility, for a determined time period (for example, preparation for key competitions or events).
- Apply a range of turfgrass growth and plant protection products (pesticides) in line with the agreed plan.
- Set run times and precipitation rates (irrigation) and drainage fall.
- Apply a range of techniques to gather agronomic and playability data by recording, interpreting and communicating in suitable formats (for example, electronic soil moisture, salinity, pH probes, soil sampler, thermometer, surface firmness testing equipment and playability testing).
- Evaluate sports turf surfaces and make recommendations for improvements based on findings.
- Promote environmental best practice and sustainable working practices.
- Estimate and programme resource requirements to meet the scope of the turfgrass maintenance plan.
- Oversee the preparation, general maintenance and storage of machines for use.
- Apply basic fault finding techniques in order to identify problems with powered machinery and equipment.
- Source information from suppliers/distributors/dealers to inform selection or tender services and or resources.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the maintenance budgets.
- Identify, evaluate, plan and prepare sites for renovation.
- Supervise and monitor the renovation or establishment of a sports turf facility.
- Communicate information to stakeholders utilising formal and informal methods.
- Supervise meetings and brief colleagues.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of staff.
- Use information technology to assist with effective communication and record keeping.
- Manage own Continuing Professional Development, keeping up to date with working practices, environmental developments and advances in technology.
- Oversee and undertake the operation, maintenance and servicing of irrigation or drainage systems, including minor repairs and problem solving issues.
- Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self, team and others. Implement safe working practices in accordance with statutory legislation and regulations (including carrying out risk assessments).
- Allocate work and supervise staff in accordance with agreed maintenance plans.
- Oversee the preparation of playing surfaces in accordance with relevant governing body rules/regulations.
- Monitor sports turf surfaces and oversee the control of weeds, pests, diseases and disorders to an agreed plan. Develop a basic Integrated Pest Management plan.
- Develop a basic maintenance plan for the facility, for a determined time period (for example, preparation for key competitions or events).
- Apply a range of turfgrass growth and plant protection products (pesticides) in line with the agreed plan.
- Set run times and precipitation rates (irrigation) and drainage fall.
- Apply a range of techniques to gather agronomic and playability data by recording, interpreting and communicating in suitable formats (for example, electronic soil moisture, salinity, pH probes, soil sampler, thermometer, surface firmness testing equipment and playability testing).
- Evaluate sports turf surfaces and make recommendations for improvements based on findings.
- Promote environmental best practice and sustainable working practices.
- Estimate and programme resource requirements to meet the scope of the turfgrass maintenance plan.
- Oversee the preparation, general maintenance and storage of machines for use.
- Apply basic fault finding techniques in order to identify problems with powered machinery and equipment.
- Source information from suppliers/distributors/dealers to inform selection or tender services and or resources.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the maintenance budgets.
- Identify, evaluate, plan and prepare sites for renovation.
- Supervise and monitor the renovation or establishment of a sports turf facility.
- Communicate information to stakeholders utilising formal and informal methods.
- Supervise meetings and brief colleagues.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of staff.
- Use information technology to assist with effective communication and record keeping.
- Manage own Continuing Professional Development, keeping up to date with working practices, environmental developments and advances in technology.
- Oversee and undertake the operation, maintenance and servicing of irrigation or drainage systems, including minor repairs and problem solving issues.
Training schedule
- Partnered with a recognised college to deliver a 36-month programme, achieving a fully accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Advanced Sports Turf Technician
- 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
Ideally, you will have completed a Level 2 Greenkeeping Apprenticeship or have equivalent experience, along with 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 3 Apprenticeship have opportunities to progress within the industry by continuing onto the Level 5 Course Manager Apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346444.
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Closes in 26 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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