At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the stunning gardens at Fairmont Windsor Park, ensuring they thrive year-round.
- Company: Join the prestigious Fairmont Windsor Park, a luxurious retreat in the heart of nature.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, free meals, discounts, and exciting employee events.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities within the Arora group.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on beautiful landscapes while growing your career in horticulture.
- Qualifications: Proven gardening experience, strong plant knowledge, and a passion for nature.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Holiday –28 daysholiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.
Butthere’smore...
- Free meals on duty.
- Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
- Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.
- Free limited shuttle service between the hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5 and Egham Station.
- Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
- Food and beverage discounts.
- Christmas gifts and employee parties.
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Cycle 2 work scheme.
- UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
- Taste card.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Wage stream.
- Employeeassistanceprogramme.
- Arora star employee recognition.
- Long service recognition award.
About us...
Fairmont Windsor Park is a beautiful, heartfelt retreat surrounded by 40 acres of English countryside that blends iconic heritage with modern elegance.
Our five-star hotel includes 251 luxurious bedrooms and suites accompanied by 7 restaurants and bars offering an unrivalled dining experience.
The spa and wellness facilities are inspired by nature and the hotel has state of the art conference facilities.
A bit about what you will do...
Or Head Gardener will implement the vision and the design for the Fairmont Windsor Park gardens and grounds .
You will also be responsible for the gardens and grounds being in excellent condition throughout the seasons whilstleading and managing the gardens team to ensure the delivery of the highest level of gardens maintenance and presentation at all times.
- Overall responsibility for the application and management of all garden chemicals.
- Management responsibility for Garden and Grounds machinery and tools, ensuring they are maintained regularly and kept in good and safe working order.
- Supervise any gardening vendors who attend site to carry out works.
- Manage all garden project activities to ensure they are carried out on schedule and within allocated budgets, employing the assistance of external labour / organisations where necessary.
- Provide seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily work programs for the gardens team
- Manage area and staff in accordance to current Health & Safety Legislation and codes of practice.
- Pest and disease control implementing pest management systems
- Participate in garden tours/ demonstrations as required
More about you...
- Proven experience in garden maintenance or horticulture.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in similar positions
- Strong plant knowledge and understanding of garden care techniques.
- A Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Horticulture.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A positive, proactive attitude.
Desirable experience
- PA1/PA6 spraying licence.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems.
- Machinery certifications
Grow with us...
We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities.
Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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Fairmont Windsor Park is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and passion for hospitality thrive. As a 5-star hotel, we provide our mixologists with unique opportunities for professional growth, alongside attractive benefits such as on-site meals, parking, and employee recognition programmes, all set in a stunning country location that enhances the overall experience of both staff and guests.
