Seasonal Gardener

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Seasonal Gardener to join our dedicated team. As a vital member of the Grounds and Gardens team at Fairmont St Andrews, you’ll help maintain our estate’s breathtaking beauty and high standards. Working closely with the golf course team and maintaining a good positive team culture, your tasks will include: 

• Undertake general maintenance responsibilities of gardens and grounds, to include grass areas, shrub maintenance, bedding displays and hard and soft landscaping works.
• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.
•  Lawn maintenance and cultivation.
• Be proficient with the use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery.
• Experience with the use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmer’s, leaf blowers.
• Be responsible for adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc. Oil level checks and check for damage to any mower.
• To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure.
• To keep the gardens, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.
• Ensure good Health and Safety practices and associated documentation.
• Ensure good stock control and related record documentation
• Must be presentable at all times, wearing the correct uniform.
• Ensure that Fairmont Operational Service-Plus standards are always followed throughout the golf department.
•  Assist in all operational duties when business levels require.

• Experience in a similar role is essential
• Must be comfortable with lone working 
• You must be allowed to live and work in the UK to be able to apply for this role 

What is in it for you: 

• Hassle-Free Commute – Enjoy our complimentary staff shuttle service to and from St Andrews

• Fuel for Your Day – Free, delicious meals in our dedicated staff canteen

• Savour the Savings – 50% off dining in all of our Food & Beverage outlets

• Relax & Recharge – Special employee rates on spa treatments and green fees

• Stay Active – Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and pool facilities

• Room to Grow – Real career progression and internal development opportunities

•  Learn on the Go – Hands-on training and support from an experienced leadership team

• Work Hard, Play Hard – Regular team socials and staff events to celebrate your success