Exterior Landscaping Technician

Rentokil Initial Careers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services company is seeking an Exterior Landscaping Technician in Glasgow. The role involves maintaining landscaping services for various businesses. Ideal candidates should have a full UK driving license, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for horticulture. Competitive salary and benefits including a company vehicle and industry-leading training are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Discount scheme

Paid relocation support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks like installing planters.
• Willingness to pass a DBS check if required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain exterior landscaping services.
• Perform grass cutting, shrub pruning, and weed maintenance.
• Liaise with customers and complete digital records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Flexibility with working patterns

Physical fitness

Tools

Horticultural equipment

Job description

Ambius Exterior Landscaping Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! We are currently seeking an Exterior Landscaping Technician to join our dedicated team at the Coatbridge branch, covering Scotland. If you are creative and have a passion for horticulture, plants and flowers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £25,732 per annum
• Expected OTE: £28,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available
• Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and discount scheme
• Relocation Package: Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in
• Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40hr week) with some weekend work, with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary
• Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs

Exterior Landscaping Technician Role

In this role, you will travel to various businesses to install and maintain exterior landscaping services on their premises.

Exterior Landscaping Technician Responsibilities:

• Grass cutting and strimming
• Shrub pruning, plant care and hedge cutting
• Weed maintenance
• Using a range of powered and non-powered horticulture equipment
• Completing all digital records required through smartphone application
• Liaising with customers
• Leaf Clearance
• Spring Preparation
• Litter Picking
• Gritting

Requirements

Exterior Landscaping Technician Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs
• Able to undertake physical tasks such as installing planters and hanging baskets
• Enjoy driving and be comfortable with working at heights
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for

Benefits

Exterior Landscaping Technician Benefits:

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
• Salary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
• Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers
• Uncapped leads commission - although this isn't a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends
• Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service
• Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world's leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world's leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world's leading provider of plants and scenting.

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