Senior Greenkeeper

Another Place, The Machrie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful resort in Scotland is seeking a Senior Greenkeeper to oversee the maintenance of a championship golf course. This role involves collaborating closely with the management team to ensure high-quality standards and playability. Ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years of supervisory experience and a strong understanding of turf management. The position offers opportunities for career growth in an inspiring environment.

Benefits

Discounts for stays at the hotel

Team social events

Professional growth opportunities

Team assistance scheme for support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role in golf course maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain golf course equipment.
• Knowledge of turf management and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care and maintenance of the course and grounds.
• Assist in the planting and care of vegetation.
• Manage water usage and irrigation systems.

Skills

3-5 years’ experience as a Senior Greenkeeper or Deputy Head Greenkeeper

Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens

Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment

Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals

Knowledge of the game of golf and golf rules

Strong attention to detail

Good time management

Education

2-year degree or certificate in Turf Management or related field

Job description

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Facing the
Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies The Machrie on the
Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43 beautifully designed rooms, suites
and family lodges, a world-class golf links, restaurant, outside sauna and hot
tub garden, screening room and modern art collection.

On Islay,
“Queen of the Hebrides”, one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast
of Scotland, far-stretching empty sands,cool clear waters, adventure,
awe, and a landscape teeming with wildlife await.

Discover
Golf at The Machrie

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.

Exceptionally
maintained, our course captivates all levels of golfer and tests every aspect
of the game. The course offers four sets of tees suitable for all handicaps and
offers generous fairways. The inspired run offs, contoured greens and revetted
bunkers provide an array of shot selections around the greens, captivating
every golfer’s imagination.

Everyday
your backdrop will be an iconic Scottish championship links, this course is now
designed to be played in all conditions.

As golf course
Senior Greenkeeper at The Machrie you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the
quality and playability of the course.

You’ll 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.

As our
Senior Greenkeeper you’ll be:

• Overseeing (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.
• Directing and assisting on the
  planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning, and
  trimming of any trees, shrubs, sand dunes.
• Preparing soil plant beds for
  aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
• Supporting management of water
  usage and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on (if
  applicable) retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage.
• Working with the HR Team with
  recruitment, supervise the team and conduct employee reviews where
  necessary.
• Providing technical, operational
  and safety training for employees.
• Overseeing subordinates in
  proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power
  equipment. Support plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital
  equipment.
• Supervising 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.
• Supervising and supports the
  control of all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course
  Maintenance Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals, and
  fertilizers.
• Maintaining records and
  completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as
  needed.
• Working with Course Manager to
  schedule maintenance practices around visitor, member play and outings to
  maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to all players.
• Coordinating seasonal
  maintenance activities when necessary.
• Ensuring 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

The skills
you’ll be sharing with us:

• 3-5 years’ experience as a
  Senior Greenkeeper or Deputy Head Greenkeeper.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to work under pressure

For this
role your own transport will be essential

It would
also be great if you have a 2-year degree or certificate in Turf Management (or
a related field).

What we’ll
offer you:

• 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.

If
you would love to join us as our Senior Greenkeeper apply now and be part of
our journey at The Machrie, a wonderful place to work