Exterior Horticultural Roof Terrace Technician

Rentokil Initial; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job stability

Progression opportunities

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Company events

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in Brentwood is seeking an Exterior Roof Terrace Technician to oversee exterior planting maintenance on-site. You will manage irrigation, prune shrubs, perform light grounds work, and maintain digital records while liaising with clients.

A Full UK driving licence and plant knowledge are valued as part of a collaborative team. The role offers a full-time contract (40 hours/week) with progression opportunities and a supportive work environment in a national organisation dedicated

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Garden maintenance experience essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Plant knowledge advantageous.
• Horticulture qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage irrigation and watering of plants.
• Light grass cutting and strimming.
• Prune shrubs and care for plants.
• Weed maintenance and pest control.
• Complete digital records via smartphone app.
• Liaise with customers.
• Autumn clearing.
• Spring preparation.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Horticulture qualification

Job description

Job description

Position: Exterior Maintenance Technician

Location: Brentwood

Contract: Full Time 40 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: Basic salary £29,200 per annum

Reporting To: Team Leader

Urban Planters has been bringing homes and workplaces to life with plants since 1965.

We deliver our products and services using our national network of branches, spanning the length and breadth of the UK. This means we can offer the personalised service of a local business but with the standards and resources of a national organisation.

Quality, safety, sustainability and professionalism underpin all that we do. To this end, we are ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified.

We now have a carbon negative business who’s teams install planting in, on and around the buildings of the companies we partner with. We are happiest while we are landscaping, installing indoor planting schemes or maintaining the plants or grounds of our clients.

The Role

Working as a Exterior Roof Terrace Technician, you will work on site ensuring the best possible service is provided to our ever growing exterior customer base.

This opportunity is for someone looking to join a busy, fast paced business where you will be working with a friendly and welcoming team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the Interior and Exterior planting sector where progression and development are encouraged.

Your main duties will include:

• Managing irrigation and watering to plants as required
• A small amount of pedestrian Grass cutting and strimming
• Shrub pruning, plant care
• Weed maintenance and pest control
• Complete all digital records required through smart phone application
• Liaising with customers
• Autumn clearing
• Spring preparation

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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

As part of your role, you will be required to;

• Always act in a professional manner as a representative of the organisation.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements
• Ensure that the clients are always completely satisfied
• Initiate suggestions to improve the organisations performanceComplete timesheets and other paperwork and ensure all is handed in promptly

Benefits:

This Opportunity is for someone looking to join a busy, fast paced business where you will be working with a friendly and welcoming team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the Interior and Exterior planting sector where progression and development are encouraged.

What we offer in return:

• A Competitive Salary,
• Job Stability & Security,
• Progression Opportunities,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme,
• Company Events,