Exterior Grounds & Plant Care Technician

Rentokil Initial Careers; Chester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job stability & security

Progression opportunities

Employee assistance program

Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme

Company events

Job summary

Urban Planters is seeking an Exterior Maintenance Technician to maintain and beautify customers' exteriors across sites. You will perform grass cutting, pruning and hedge work, while using a variety of horticulture tools. Strong customer liaison and accurate record-keeping are essential for daily logs.

Based in Chester area, this full-time role offers stability and opportunities within a growing plant care company. A valid UK driving licence is required and horticulture knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Full UK drivers licence.
• Garden maintenance experience is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Plant knowledge would be advantageous.
• Qualification in Horticulture is desirable but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and strimming.
• Shrub pruning, plant care and hedge cutting.
• Weed maintenance.
• Using a range of powered and non-powered horticulture equipment.
• Complete all digital records required through smart phone application.
• Liaising with customers.
• Autumn clearing.
• Spring preparation.
• Mowing.
• Heavy lifting will be required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Garden maintenance

Plant knowledge

Education

Horticulture qualification

Job description

Urban Planters is seeking an Exterior Maintenance Technician to maintain and beautify customers' exteriors across sites. You will perform grass cutting, pruning and hedge work, while using a variety of horticulture tools. Strong customer liaison and accurate record-keeping are essential for daily logs.

Based in Chester area, this full-time role offers stability and opportunities within a growing plant care company. A valid UK driving licence is required and horticulture knowledge is advantageous.