Location
Chester into Shropshire

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£26,700 per annum

About the Role
Urban Planters has been bringing homes and workplaces to life with plants since 1965. We deliver our products and services through a national network of branches across the UK, combining the personalised service of a local business with the standards and resources of a national organisation. Quality, safety, sustainability and professionalism underpin all that we do. We are ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified and operate as a carbon negative business. Our teams install planting in, on and around the buildings of the companies we partner with.

As a Grounds Maintenance Technician, you will work on site ensuring the best possible service is provided to our growing exterior customer base. This is a busy, fast-paced role within a friendly and welcoming team. It is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the interior and exterior planting sector where progression and development are encouraged.

Your main duties will include: 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 via smartphone application, liaising with customers, autumn clearing, spring preparation, mowing and heavy lifting.

Experience
Garden maintenance experience is essential.
Plant knowledge would be advantageous.

About you
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Professional attitude and commitment to client satisfaction.
Ability to comply with health and safety requirements.
Willingness to complete timesheets and paperwork promptly.

Qualifications
Full UK driving licence is required.
Qualification in Horticulture is desirable but not essential.