Potential earnings
£36,087.76
Groundsmen and greenkeepers cut and lay turf and maintain areas for golf courses and other sports grounds.
Main tasks
- Rolls, mows and waters grass, marks out pitches.
- Monitors and maintains the quality and condition of turf.
- Moves soil to alter surface contour of land using mechanical equipment and constructs appropriate landscaping features and maintains such features.
- Cuts and lays turf using hand and machine tools and repairs damaged turf.
- Levels ground and installs drainage system as required.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£22,923.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 6% |
| Level 1 | 3% |
| Level 2 | 39% |
| Level 3 | 33% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 12% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 5% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 3% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
Similar careers
Industrial Cleaning Process Occupations
Industrial cleaning process occupations clean manufactured goods, plant and machinery, industrial premises and building exteriors.
Average Salary:
£21,081.42
Farm Workers
Farm workers perform a variety of tasks, by hand and machine, to produce and harvest crops and to breed and rear cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.
Average Salary:
£29,360.21
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
