Exterior Grounds Technician – Growth & Plant Care

Rentokil Initial Careers; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job stability

Progression opportunities

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Company events

Job summary

Urban Planters is seeking an Exterior Maintenance Technician to service our growing exterior customer base. You will work on-site across Chester and Shropshire, performing lawn care, pruning, weed control, and routine planting maintenance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, teamwork, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Training and progression opportunities exist within a busy, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence.
• Experience in garden maintenance is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Plant knowledge would be advantageous.
• Horticulture qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and strimming.
• Shrub pruning, plant care and hedge cutting.
• Weed maintenance.
• Use of powered and non-powered horticulture equipment.
• Complete digital records via smartphone app.
• Liaise with customers.
• Autumn clearing.
• Spring prep.
• Mowing.
• Heavy lifting may be required.

Skills

Driver's license (UK)

Garden maintenance

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Plant knowledge

Education

Horticulture qualification (desirable)

Job description

Urban Planters is seeking an Exterior Maintenance Technician to service our growing exterior customer base. You will work on-site across Chester and Shropshire, performing lawn care, pruning, weed control, and routine planting maintenance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, teamwork, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Training and progression opportunities exist within a busy, supportive environment.