Trainee Horticulturalist
4 months ago
At Plant Designs we design, install and care for plants in commercial space.
We look after plants in over 350 sites across London and our company is growing - both in size and the number of clients we service. As part of our expansion, we are looking for people to join our Horticultural department.
**Responsibilities**:
- Maintaining living plants in commercial spaces across London ensuring that displays are cared for and looking their best. Responsibilities include watering, pruning, cleaning and biological pest control.
- Delivering excellent customer service to our clients and working well within our team.
- Being responsible and accountable for providing outstanding horticultural quality displays for your clients and the sites that you work on.
**Requirements**:
- Interest and passion for plants/horticulture Training is provided but prior experience or knowledge of plant care is ideal
- Health & Safety awareness
- Hands-on ability to lift and move items safely
- Ability to work under own initiative and work flexible hours. This includes working on weekends and early mornings.
- IT Literate and fluent in written and spoken English
- Good communication & people skills
- Right to work in the UK
This is a full-time role where you will be rewarded with a starting salary of £26,000 plus a travel allowance, uniform and tools to carry out your job. Continual opportunity to progress within the role.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £26,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Horts2023