Maintenance Mechanic

Carnoustie Golf Links Ltd; Carnoustie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Staff discounts in Pro Shop

Rookery Restaurant discounts

Matched pension contributions up to 10

Job summary

Carnoustie Golf Links Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the Greenkeeping Team in daily presentation of the golf courses. You will maintain and repair a range of turf machinery, ensuring all equipment is safe and ready for use throughout the year.

The role requires at least 4 years as a mechanic, a driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors. A proactive, can-do attitude and compliance with safety guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Mechanic.
• Driving licence.
• Experience of working on turf maintenance machinery.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ in land-based technology/engineering or equivalent.
• Willingness to work outdoors

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair golf course machinery to keep it operable.
• Follow maintenance programs for all machinery.
• Keep workshop and tools clean, safe and organized.
• Carry out metal fabrication on/off the courses as required.
• Assist with mechanical problems in other departments.
• Demonstrate safe operation of machinery and chemicals used by staff.
• Report loss or damage to line manager.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Follow instructions

Self-motivation

Leadership

Education

Level 2 NVQ/SVQ

Tools

Turf machinery

Fabrication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Mechanic has become available at Carnoustie Golf Links.This role is a permanent position and the successful applicant will work an average of 37.5 hours per week. You will be responsible for maintaining and making sure that all golf course equipment is in perfect working order to assist the Greenkeeping Team in day to day presentation of all areas of the golf courses and to make sure that it is in the best possible condition.

Key duties of the role include:

• To work to maintenance programs for all machinery in the golf course maintenance operation set by the Workshop Manager
• Carry out repairs and maintenance of all golf equipment, keeping all equipment operable and ready for use
• maintain the mechanics work area and company tools in clean, well-organised, safe and secure manner and in compliance with all appropriate safety and compliance laws
• Carry out metal fabrication work on and off the golf courses as requested by Links Superintendent and Workshop Manager
• Assist with mechanical problems in other departments
• Understand the Links policy on H&S and to ensure that all duties performed are carried out with full regard to the safety of customers, visitors, contractors and other employees; work within the H&S, COSHH, Risk Assessment and HAVS Assessment guidelines at all times
• Demonstrate the efficient and effective operation and safe handling of all machinery/equipment and chemicals used by workshop/greenkeeping staff
• Responsible for care and maintenance of machinery and the reporting of loss or damage to line manager according to Links policy and procedure
• undertake ad-hoc projects and assignments as required
• keep up to date with advances in new products, equipment and technology by various means such as attendance at various exhibitions, seminars, meetings, literature and internet

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experien ce as a Mechanic
• Driving licence
• Experience of working on a range of turf maintenance machinery
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• A willingness to work outdoors if required
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Should demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate others
• Proven initiative - ability to contribute ideas for better working methods
• Positive attitude to change
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ in land-based technology/engineering or equivalent
• First Aid Certificate

The package:

A competitive salary, 31 days holiday per annum, Staff Discounts in the Professional Shop and Rookery Restaurant and matched pension contributions up to 10%. You will also work in a unique setting with views across Golf’s Greatest Test and the chance to be part of an award-winning organisation at the heart of the Carnoustie community. Please be aware that we are not licenced to sponsor a work visa.

Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Mechanic