Job Ref: ALE1960
Branch: Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa
Location: Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, Turners Hill, East Grinstead
Salary/Benefits: £26,436.80 per annum + monthly service charge payment
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 8am to 4.30pm including weekend shifts
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 01/06/2026
Closing date: 23/07/2026
GARDENER
£26,436.8 per annum + monthly service charge payment
- 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service
- 8 Bank holidays
- Free car parking
- Employee uniform
In addition you will benefit from a range of company benefits including:
Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels
Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
Discount off all food beverage at all hotels
Discount of individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas
Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas
Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme In additional you will enjoy a range of other benefits when you celebrate your 1 yr, 3 yr and 5 yr anniversary including; your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea and service related holiday
The Role
A full time permanent vacancy offer all year round employment.
Part of a team of 2 Gardeners reporting to our onsite Maintenance Manager
Working 8.00am – 4.30pm, 5 days per week including Saturdays.
The prime responsibility of this role is to ensure the hotels grounds, carparks, gardens and driveways are kept clean, tidy, well-manicured and weed free.
Duties include;
- Using the petrol sit on and handheld lawn mowers to keep all lawned areas tidy and presentable.
- Ensure lawn edges are trimmed and well maintained.
- Arrange treatment of the lawns in the spring and autumn.
- Hedge trimming, leaf clearance, border weeding.
- Use the petrol strimmer and hedge cutter to keep shrubs and woodland areas tidy and well managed.
- Do seasonal planting in pots and the borders at the entrance to the hotels main building.
- Maintain garden furniture and store for winter months.
- Dispose of all garden refuse safely.
- Ensuring gravel driveway is well maintained and raked to ensure presentation for arriving guests.
- Do minor pruning of trees and clear fallen trees. Major works are carried out by our tree surgeon.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are well maintained.
The Place
Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels a private group of quality hotels of distinction just outside London.
5 Red Star, Award winning Utopia Spa, 58-bedroom hotel including; individual Master Suites, Cedar Lodge Suites with balconies/private terraces and our luxury self-contained Gatehouse.
The hotel has two restaurants AG’s Fine Dining Restaurant (3 Rosettes) and Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosettes) more informal dining. In addition, the hotels 1608 Champagne Bar offers a range of fine beverages together with Cocktails and Champagnes. Sunny outside terraces are popular for outdoor service. Afternoon Tea is a popular choice for residents and visitors with a variety of menus to suit every taste and occasion.
In addition, we have a range of private dining, conference and banqueting and wedding function rooms/suites. These range from hosting small intimate private dinners to weddings and conferences for 90 guests.
Please see our website for a full list of facilities
Requirements
- Fitness and stamina required for outside working throughout the year
- Methodical and well managed working methods to ensure all priority areas are maintained and well-presented throughout the week.
- Own transport to and from work and to collect odd supplies (mileage paid)
- Must have a courteous and friendly manner as working in guest areas.
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Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels a private collection of quality hotels of distinction just outside London. A beautiful Jacobean manor with 120 acres of gardens and parkland.
5 Red Star AA Hotel, Award winning Utopia Spa, 58 bedrooms, individually designed, including the new luxury Cedar Lodge development and a 2-bedroom self-contained Gatehouse are available for guests.
2 Award winning restaurants, Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosette x 60 covers), AG’s Restaurant (3 Rosette x 35covers) together with a range of conference and banqueting and private dining rooms catering for 8 to 95 guests.
A luxurious hotel offering a relaxation destination like no other.
