Site Manager & Monitoring Technician - Invasive Weed Specialists

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Site Manager & Monitoring Technician to tackle invasive plant species, particularly Japanese Knotweed. This role involves extensive travel across the UK, engaging with clients in both private and commercial sectors. You will conduct site assessments, apply treatment methods, and ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism. The company offers comprehensive training, a company vehicle, and covers hotel stays and food expenses when necessary. If you're organized, reliable, and ready to make a difference in environmental management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Equipment & PPE / Clothing provided

Hotel Stays + Food Expenses Policy

Full training provided

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have SSSTS and PA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificate.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and apply treatment methods to invasive plant species.
• Interact professionally with clients, ensuring excellent customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer-facing skills

Reliability

Organizational skills

Proficient in using tablets and mobile devices

Education

SSSTS

PA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificate

Full UK driving license

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Job Description

Pay

£30,000 - £38,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Type

Full-time

Shift & Schedule

Monday to Friday

Company Location

Head Office, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Job Title: Site Manager & Monitoring Technician (Invasive Plant Specialists)

Location: South England based, with extensive travel across the United Kingdom, including, but not limited to, South West, South East, Midlands, London, North East, North West.

About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated, reliable applicant who is self-driven and organized to join our team. This is a customer-facing role, so professionalism and good communication skills are a must. You’ll be working in various environments to tackle invasive plant species, with a focus on Japanese Knotweed. As a main point of contact with clients, you will be expected to be well presented, organized, professional, and punctual at all times. The work is within the private and commercial sector throughout the UK. On occasion, you may be required to stay away overnight in hotels. All necessary hotel stays will be covered by the company’s head office along with expenses. You will be required to visit the company head office from time to time.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle provided.
• Equipment & PPE / Clothing provided
• Hotel Stays + Food Expenses Policy
• Full training provided where needed
• Paid Holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site assessments and apply treatment methods to invasive plant species
• Travel across the UK, staying overnight, where necessary
• Use tablets proficiently to complete and submit detailed reports from site visits
• Interact professionally with clients, ensuring excellent customer service

What We’re Looking For:

• SSSTS
• PA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificate
• Reliable trustworthy individual
• Full UK driving license
• Proficient in using tablets and mobile devices
• Good customer-facing skills
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight, as required
• On-Site Support when needed (out of growing season)

Elcot Environmental Ltd are the UK’s leading Japanese Knotweed specialists. We treat Japanese Knotweed and all other invasive plants throughout the UK for commercial and residential clients.