At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair golf course equipment in a vibrant workshop environment.
- Company: Join Loch Lomond Golf Club, one of the world's finest private golf clubs.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, free meals, enhanced holidays, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible hours available to fit around your studies or personal commitments.
- Why this job: Work in stunning scenery while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification or equivalent mechanical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Powering the equipment to perfect the course. We are looking for a mechanic to join our small workshop team of 3 located in the heart of Golf Course Maintenance.
About us: Loch Lomond Golf Club is one of the world’s finest private members golf clubs. It sits on the “bonnie bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond, amidst breathtaking scenery but within easy reach of Glasgow and Stirling. Our 7095-yard parkland course was designed in 1994 by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morris and is a truly special place to develop your career - offering wonderful opportunities to learn and grow within a professional team.
Sitting at the heart of our estate is Rossdhu House, a Georgian mansion now home to the clubhouse, where breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in our Spikes Bar or halfway house, or more formal dining in private spaces or at special events. The Club also boasts accommodation, with 53 individually designed suites spread across the clubhouse, and surrounding lodges and cottages. As well as world-class golf, our Members and guests can also enjoy traditional outdoor pursuits, from boating on the loch, pheasant shooting and stalking as well as river and loch fishing and hill walking. Or for indoor relaxation, our five-star spa set within a beautiful walled garden offers an extensive holistic treatment menu, thermal pools and a gym.
Some work here permanently to develop a career in golf and hospitality, some work only seasonally across the busy summer months, while others work part-time and flexibly around personal commitments or studies. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to discussing shift patterns and contract types to suit your needs.
What’s in it for you: We want all our team to feel appreciated for their hard work. As well as a competitive salary (we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer) you will have access to the following benefits whilst working with us at the Club:
- Free employee meals
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced holiday entitlement of 30 days rising with service
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave with service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Discounted winter gym membership available, as well as discounted spa treatments, golf, country pursuits, car valeting, floristry services and also on retail products
- Long service awards
- Vibrant social, charity and wellbeing events
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
- Fully funded, work-based training and development which includes everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience and supported scholarships through to supervisory and management development programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and degree level
Scope of the Role: The role of a mechanic in our Club is multifaceted, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities crucial for the smooth operation of the golf course. Reporting to our Equipment Manager you will maintain, service and repair vehicles and equipment whilst ensuring a healthy, safe and clean workshop environment. Your tasks will include the following:
- Maintaining and repairing golf course equipment and vehicles
- Performing routine maintenance and repairs
- Utilising data analytics
- Ensuring safety and operational efficiency
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL NEED:
- Level 3 Qualification or equivalent mechanical experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Current UK driving licence
- Qualification in Health and Safety would be an advantage
Diversity Statement: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees giving priority only to qualities and skills required for each role. We aim to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and all the assistance and adjustments we can. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments on how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please let us know and we will be happy to help.
Mechanic in Alexandria employer: Loch Lomond Golf Course
Loch Lomond Golf Club is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a stunning location while being part of a close-knit team dedicated to excellence in golf course maintenance. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and extensive benefits including enhanced holiday entitlement and professional development programmes, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that values growth and flexibility for all staff members.
