Assistant Mechanic in Rochester

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Mechanic, you will support and partially organise key tasks within the golf course workshop, helping to manage and maintain our fleet of turfcare machinery. This hands‑on role contributes directly to delivering the high standards expected of a top‑quality golf course environment. While the role may particularly suit individuals with greenkeeping or sports turf experience, it remains equally suitable for candidates with practical mechanical skills and an interest in turfcare machinery, regardless of previous job titles.

What Does This Role Involve Day-to-Day?

• Work in line with all company Health & Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessment and SOP requirements, ensuring the safety of customers, visitors, contractors, and colleagues.
• Ensure the safe and correct operation of all turfcare machinery used by the greenkeeping team.
• Apply your understanding of machinery and course standards to help prevent long-term damage to turf or course surfaces.
• Undertake training and instruction to develop your mechanical skills and broaden technical capability.
• Take responsibility for equipment care and promptly report faults, loss, or damage to the Head Mechanic.
• Assist with the maintenance, servicing, and repair of golf course machinery and associated equipment.
• Support greenkeeping staff by demonstrating preventative maintenance, cleaning procedures, and basic machine care.
• Help organise and complete daily machinery checks and setup to ensure full operational readiness.
• Prepare and set up machinery for the following day, maintaining communication with the Course Manager to meet preparation schedules.
• Carry out any additional duties needed to support the smooth and efficient running of the workshop and wider department.

This Role Will Suit You If You Have…

• An understanding—or willingness to learn—about operations within a golf course or similar recreational environment.
• Knowledge of practices and standards involved in turf or grounds maintenance.
• An understanding of setup, safe use, and operating techniques for grounds or turfcare machinery.
• Aware of how equipment performance impacts course condition and playing quality.
• Basic mechanical ability with a practical, problem‑solving mindset.
• The ability to support others in correct machine use and care.
• Experience as a greenkeeper or within sports turf maintenance is advantageous but not essential.
• Candidates with strong hands‑on mechanical aptitude and an interest in turf machinery are very welcome to apply.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 qualification in basic mechanics (or willingness to work towards one).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using computer technology and communication systems.
• Experience in customer‑facing situations with evidence of delivering good customer care.
• Turf maintenance or greenkeeping experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

What’s in It for You?

Join a company that values hands‑on expertise and invests in its people. At JCB, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days’ holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Onsite gym, in‑house doctor and dentist
• ULEV car scheme
• Discounts via the JCB Rewards Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.