Overview
Landscape Maintenance Operative – Green Walls
Salary £26,000 to £30,000 + Vehicle
Site based London and South East
Permanent
You will be part of a successful team in this industry leading specialist Landscaper. You will have responsibility for maintaining the company’s urban greening installations including “Living Walls”, “Green Roofs”, and Soft Landscaping to the highest standard and will often be Front of House, communicating with clients and representing the company.
The Company:
Our client is a leading provider of green solutions for urban environments and have won many awards for their projects They currently employ staff in their head office, nursery and in the field, operating from a fleet of vehicles servicing projects across the UK.
The Job:
As a Horticultural Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining Living Walls at many of the companies most prestigious sites in Central London and across the South East. These vary from small domestic installations to the largest industrial and commercial projects.
* Attend site to maintain the planting, structure and systems of the assigned Living Walls
* Check that all plants are healthy and the irrigation system is working well
* Remove and replace any damaged or diseased plants
* Treating plants to keep them free from disease and insects
* Friendly, professional communication with client contact
* Proper maintenance and safe use of company tools, equipment and vehicles
The Person:
Ideally you will be an experienced Gardener or Horticulturist, hold a recognised Horticultural qualification, be able to be able to demonstrate initiative, possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Horticulture experience working with Living Walls and Green Architecture
* Some knowledge of irrigation systems
* PA1 & PA6
* Current UK Driving Licence (essential)
* Harness training, IPAF and PASMA would be useful but is not essential
