Invasive Weeds Technician

Property Care Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Glasgow seeks an enthusiastic professional to join their team. The role involves tackling invasive non-native plants and requires horticultural knowledge and a full UK driving license. ERS offers a competitive remuneration package and values diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Employee Ownership bonus scheme

Qualifications

• PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificates preferred but not essential.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Control techniques for Invasive Non-Native Plants.
• Raise awareness on environmental impacts.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Basic landscaping knowledge

Fluency in spoken and written English

Job description

Wholly employee-owned, Environmental Reclamation Services Ltd (ERS), is a team of >40 engineers and scientists dedicated to providing the most appropriate and cost-effective site assessment and remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater.

Trusted by Property Developers, House builders, Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Supermarkets, Loss Adjusters, Civils Contractors and Consultants, ERS’ projects range in value from under £5k to over £1m.

ERS is Property Care Association, Amenity Standard, CHAS and SMAS accredited.

Services include:

• Environmental and geotechnical site investigation
• On- and off-site remediation of contaminated soil
• Treatment of contaminated groundwater
• Invasive non-native plants identification and control.

Who we’re looking for…

ERS are currently looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our small team to assist with workload. We are looking for someone who wants to tackle the increase of invasive non-native plants throughout the UK.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Skills / Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

• PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificates (preferrable but not essential)
• Horticultural knowledge (preferrable but not essential)
• Basic landscaping knowledge (preferrable but not essential).
• Full UK Driving License
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

The Role Involves

• Various control techniques of Invasive Non-Native Plants such as Japanese knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam and Rhododendron
• Raising awareness on the environmental impacts of Invasive Non-Native Plants
• Other general duties, as project needs require

Location

• Glasgow and surrounding areas.

In return

ERS provides a competitive remuneration package, including an Employee Ownership bonus scheme, tailored to your skills, experience and requirements.

ERS is an equal opportunities employer. No applicant will be treated less favourably on the grounds of sex, marital or parental status, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

Interested? How to apply...

If you feel that your skills, experience and personality would fit well with the ERS team, send us your CV in the strictest confidence to [e-mail] or to Recruitment, ERS, Westerhill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2QH.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.