Senior Greenkeeper

Senior Greenkeeper | Another Place - The Machrie |Golf and Greens

Wild coastlines, big skies and a close-knit island community set the rhythm of daily life on Islay. The roll of waves, breeze-blown dune grasses, and call of seabirds make up a rich island soundtrack. It’s a haven for people who live and breathe the outdoors. Exhilarating and revitalising, vibrant and relaxed - the wonder of the wilds here is limitless.

Set within this captivating landscape lies Another Place – The Machrie. Originating from the Gaelic term ‘machair’, meaning ‘the linking stretch of land that joins the grassy dunes with the shoreline’, The Machrie offers elevated comforts and unforgettable experiences.

On almost every hole, a well-placed tee shot offers a clear view of the green and flag. Miss the ideal line, however, and the challenge quickly increases, calling for care and creativity…

Set on idyllic links terrain, featuring unique dunelands bordering on the magnificent Laggan Bay, our Championship Links Golf Course offers four sets of tees, is suitable for all handicaps, and offers generous fairways.

An original Willie Campbell design dating back to 1891 and redesigned in 2018 by David J. Russell to modern championship standards, our iconic course stretches over 7000 yards from the back tees and is designed to be playable in all conditions.

The Machrie Islay offers plenty of variety and tests every aspect of the golf game. It’s this balance of precision and nerve that keeps our members and guests engaged, tested, and eager to return for more.

As our Senior Greenkeeper at Another Place – The Machrie, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and playability of our The Machrie Islay course.

You’ll work closely with the Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper and Greens Team, and will oversee the daily, weekly, and monthly supervision of the course, addressing any maintenance concerns and issues.

You’ll create an environment of enthusiasm, open communication, and respect for team, guests, members, owners, and overall property wellbeing, and will be responsible for formulating landscaping plans, supporting membership seminars and orientations, and implementing Club rules, regulations, and policies for the greens team and beyond.

• 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 providing monthly reporting on (if applicable) retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage.
• Working with the HR Team with recruitment, supervising the team and conducting 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 participating 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 supporting the control of all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Maintenance Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals, and fertilizers.
• Maintaining records and completing required reporting. Ordering 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.