Golf Green – Mechanic

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

To participate in the preparation, setting up and maintenance of the golf course, machinery and areas belonging to Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, under the instruction of the Golf Course Manager. To maintain the standards, safety and quality of service as set out in the department SOP.

• Assist with the golf course maintenance duties when required as well as being responsible for the machinery.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a program of routine maintenance for all machinery adhering to the manufacturers guidelines.
• Maintain all equipment to the approved standard of use, adhering to health and Safety guidelines.
• The ability to prioritise work in conjunction with the golf course maintenance needs.
• Proven ability in diagnosis and repairing all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Be responsible for managing stock and onsite store of fast moving parts.
• The ability to maintain accurate service records for all machinery.
• Experience in operating Oxyacetylene, Arc and Mig Welding, Brazing and soldering work as required, conforming to Health & Safety regulations.
• Knowledge of cylinder  – grinding machines
• The ability to fabricate miscellaneous items to help improve the efficiency of the golf course maintenance operation.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in golf course machinery maintenance, land‑based engineering, or a similar mechanical/technical role within grounds, turf, or agricultural settings
• Level 3 qualification or above in Land‑Based Technology or Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on specialist turf or golf course machinery
• Demonstrated ability to plan, carry out, and record routine maintenance programmes in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Experience operating Oxyacetylene, Arc and MIG welding equipment, as well as brazing and soldering, in accordance with Health & Safety regulationshttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/golf-green-mechanic-assistant-greenkeeper-in-fairmont-cheshire-knutsford-united-kingdom-jid-82361