The Machrie
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.
Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland, adventure and a landscape teeming with wildlife await.
With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
Our Driver & General Assistant role:
We are seeking a proactive, dependable Driver & General Assistant to support daily operations at our 4-star hotel located in a remote area. This multifaceted role involves safely transporting guests and staff, assisting in logistics, team accommodation maintenance and supporting general hotel tasks to ensure smooth and high-quality service delivery.
As our Driver & General Assistant you'll be;
Driving Duties:
- Safely driving guests and staff to and from airports, tourist destinations, and local areas.
- Maintaining hotel vehicles ensuring excellent condition, including daily inspections, cleaning, fueling, and reporting maintenance needs.
- Assisting guests with luggage handling and providing friendly, professional service during transport.
- Managing delivery and pickup of supplies, laundry, and mail as needed.
- Keeping accurate records of trips, fuel usage, and vehicle servicing.
General Assistance Duties:
- Assisting in various hotel departments (housekeeping, front office, kitchen, maintenance) as needed, including:
- Setting up for events or guest arrivals
- Handling luggage or equipment
- Supporting deliveries and inventory movement
- Performing simple cleaning or restocking tasks
- Responding quickly and flexibly to operational needs or special requests.
- Reporting any guest issues, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards promptly.
- Helping housekeeping with lifting and driving linen to and forth to hotel from laundry.
- Supporting the maintenance team to carry out fixes when directed by line manager or GM.
- Supporting during emergencies (power outages, roadblocks, weather disruptions) with a calm and solution-oriented approach
The skills you'll be sharing with us:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Personal Taxi License (fees will be paid for)
- Prior experience in a similar role (driver, general assistant, or hospitality operations).
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Physically fit and able to lift, carry, or assist with light manual work.
- Responsible, trustworthy, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
It would also be great if:
- You have experience working in a hotel or lodge setting.
- You are familiar with driving in off-road or remote conditions.
- You have basic knowledge of general hotel operations or maintenance tasks.
- You are multilingual or basic English-speaking skills (for guest interaction).
- You have First Aid or emergency response knowledge.
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. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity.
If you would love to join us as our Driver & General Assistant, apply now and be part of our journey at The Machrie, a wonderful place to work.
