Golf Course Mechanic – Islay, On-Island Living

Another-Place,-the-Machrie; Gartness; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Islay Living Allowance

Golf course access

Career progression

Employee rates

Restaurant discounts

Team events

Wellbeing support

Beautiful location

Job summary

Another Place, The Machrie on Islay, Islay location seeks a skilled Mechanic to maintain and repair golf course equipment, estate grounds machinery and hotel maintenance assets. You’ll report to the Head Mechanic and ensure safe, reliable operation across our resort.

We expect 3–5 years in turf machinery or mechanical maintenance, and a valid driving licence, with experience in irrigation, tractors/ATVs and equipment certification. Accommodation and living allowances may be available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in turf machinery or mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and turf care practices.
• Tractor driving and ATV experience.
• Certification in grinding equipment operation.
• Turf maintenance certification desirable.
• First aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• MS Word, Excel and TurfKeeper proficiency.
• A valid driving licence and relevant driving experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in varied weather conditions.
• Previous island living experience, or equivalent, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair golf course equipment including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles and small engines.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and carry out timely, cost-effective repairs.
• Develop and implement a digital preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintain digital parts and supplies inventories and detailed maintenance records.
• Identify defects and worn components.
• Complete summer and winter servicing as directed by management.
• Conduct daily equipment performance checks on the course and make necessary adjustments.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and safe.
• Ensure equipment meets current legislation and health and safety regulations.
• Provide basic machinery operation training when required.

Skills

Turf machinery experience

Mechanical maintenance

Driving licence

ATV/tractor experience

Grinding equipment certification

First aid certification

Office software (Word/Excel)

TurfKeeper proficiency

Island living experience desirable

Education

Turf maintenance certification

Tools

TurfKeeper

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Another Place, The Machrie on Islay, Islay location seeks a skilled Mechanic to maintain and repair golf course equipment, estate grounds machinery and hotel maintenance assets. You’ll report to the Head Mechanic and ensure safe, reliable operation across our resort.

We expect 3–5 years in turf machinery or mechanical maintenance, and a valid driving licence, with experience in irrigation, tractors/ATVs and equipment certification. Accommodation and living allowances may be available.