Horticultural Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician to join their dynamic team in the Winchester area. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and numerous perks, including generous holiday allowances and career progression opportunities. The role involves maintaining beautiful floral displays, working both indoors and outdoors, and ensuring top-notch customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for horticulture, a full UK driving license, and relevant certifications. If you enjoy working in a vibrant environment and contributing to a successful team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Career progression opportunities

24 hour personal welfare helpline

Pension

PHS Perks discount card

Qualifications

• Passion for horticulture and customer care.
• Safety compliance and good safety record are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floral displays and hanging baskets for customers.
• Work outdoors, managing routes and job requirements using PDA devices.

Skills

Horticulture

Customer Care

Safety Compliance

Education

PA1 Certification

PA6 Certification

Lantra Certification

NPTC Certification

Tools

PDA Devices

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Salary between £25,000 and £26,500 + £500 Performance Bonus

Full Time Permanent Position

This position does require a full UK driving licence

Do you have a passion for horticulture?

Are you looking for a stable job in a growing company?

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

If so, we are looking for someone to join our team in the Winchester area as a Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician.

You will be working on both interior and exterior projects,maintaining interior plant displays and assisting with new installations,undertaking gardening, high level hanging baskets, plant maintenance and working at height. You will be promoting our core values with great customer care and showcasing your skills and professionalism.

In return for your expertise, you will get:

• Salary of between £25,000 and £26,500 + £500 performance bonus (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
• Holiday buy and sell scheme after 6 months of service
• Career progression opportunities
• 24 hour personal welfare helpline
• Pension
• PHS Perks discount card, accepted at over 850 retailers

Are you looking for career development? You will also have access to ILM certified courses.

What can you expect as a Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician at phs Greenleaf?

• You will maintain our customers floral displays and hanging baskets, by installing,cleaning, watering and trimming where necessary.
• You won’t be stuck behind a desk and will spend most of your day on the road and enjoying the outdoors.
• You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm job requirements, attendance and to manage any site access issues.
• You are supplied with the tools and equipment you’ll need to provide the best quality service to our customers.

What will you need to be an Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician at phs Greenleaf?

• Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
• Preferred qualifications are PA1, PA6, Lantra and NPTC.
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months. You must have less than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years. A trailer licence can be beneficial.