Senior Greenkeeper

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Do you dream of working in the Hebrides and have a passion
for golf? Do you enjoy island views? If so, we want you! Join us and be part of
a team that values connection, creativity, and making a positive impact on
people's lives.

Everyday your backdrop will be an iconic Scottish
championship links stretching over 7000 yards from the back tees. An original
Willie Campbell design dating back to 1891 and redesigned in 2018 by David J.
Russell to modern championship standards, this course is now designed to be
played in all conditions.

The perfect links terrain is set on unique dunelands
bordering on the magnificent Laggan Bay in Islay.

As golf course senior greenkeeper at The Machrie you will
play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and playability of the golf
course.

You will work closely with the Course Manager, Head
Greenkeeper and Greens Team and your responsibilities will include daily,
weekly and monthly supervision of golf maintenance and raising any issues with
the Course Manager. You will support and implement landscape plans, support
with membership seminar and orientation. You will help to implement Club rules,
regulations and policies for the greens team.

What your days could look like:

• Oversee
  (with the Head Greenkeeper) the care and maintenance of the turf,
  ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, natural areas, sand dunes, and water
  areas on the facility grounds.
• Direct
  and assist on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying,
  pruning, and trimming of any trees, shrubs, sand dunes.
• Preparation
  of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to
  high stress areas.
• Support
  management of water usage and irrigation systems and provides monthly
  reporting on (if applicable) retaining ponds, wells and other water source
  usage.
• Work
  with the HR Team with recruitment, supervise the team and conduct employee
  reviews where necessary.
• Provides
  technical, operational and safety training for employees.
• Oversees
  subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical
  and power equipment. Support plans and budgets for additional or
  replacement capital equipment.
• Supervises
  and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications
  (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club's grounds in compliance with all
  local, National, and international regulations.
• Supervises
  and supports the control of all maintenance expenses associated with Golf
  Course Maintenance Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals, and
  fertilizers.
• Maintains
  records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and
  equipment as needed.
• Work
  with Course Manager to schedule maintenance practices around visitor,
  member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to
  all players.
• Coordinates
  seasonal maintenance activities when necessary.
• Ensure
  the whole department is fully compliant, covering but not limited to
  COSHH, LOLER, up-to-date HR policies, SOP’s, training/education plans,
  internal and external audits

Job skills and requirements:

• Knowledge
  of management and maintenance of greens, fairways, roughs, natural sand
  dunes and potential areas of scientific interest.
• Knowledge
  of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course
  construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge
  of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products.
• Knowledge
  of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play
• Ability
  to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to
  golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability
  and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct
  tees and/or greens.
• 3-5
  years expierience as a Senior Greenkeeper or Deputy Head
  Greenkeeper.
• 2-year
  degree or certificate in Turf Management (or a related field)
  preferred.
• Ability
  to operate cutting equipment and perform course set-up procedures.
• Strong
  attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards
• Good
  time management and teamwork abilities.
• Ability
  to work under pressure
• Ability
  to work on own initiative

What we can offer in return:

• A
  relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the
  queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
• Excellent
  career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special
  rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place
  Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Discounts
  for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
• Team
  social events throughout the year
• Team
  assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
  topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the
Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.
Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and
team remember for a lifetime.