Horticultural Technician

Maidstone, Kent
PHS Group Limited
Horticultural TechnicianMaidstoneSalary between £25,000 and £26,500 + £500 Performance BonusFull Time Permanent PositionThis position does require a full UK driving licenceDo you have a passion for horticulture?Are you looking for a stable job in a growing company?Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? If so, we are looking for someone to join our team in the Maidstone area as a Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician.You will be working on both interior and exterior projects, maintaining interior plant displays and assisting with new installations, undertaking gardening, high level hanging baskets, plant maintenance and working at height. You will be promoting our core values with great customer care and showcasing your skills and professionalism.In return for your expertise, you will get:

• Salary of between £25,000 and £26,500 + £500 performance bonus (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
• Holiday buy and sell scheme after 6 months of service
• Career progression opportunities
• 24 hour personal welfare helpline
• Pension
• PHS Perks discount card, accepted at over 850 retailers

Are you looking for career development? You will also have access to ILM certified courses.What can you expect as a Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician at phs Greenleaf?

• You will maintain our customers floral displays and hanging baskets, by installing, cleaning, watering and trimming where necessary.
• You won’t be stuck behind a desk and will spend most of your day on the road and enjoying the outdoors.
• You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm job requirements, attendance and to manage any site access issues.
• You are supplied with the tools and equipment you’ll need to provide the best quality service to our customers.

What will you need to be an Multi Skilled Horticultural Technician at phs Greenleaf?

• Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
• Preferred qualifications are PA1, PA6, Lantra and NPTC.
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months. You must have less than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years. A trailer licence can be beneficial.

To ensure that you feel at ease throughout this process and your time with phs Group, we offer a fully diverse and inclusive culture to help you reach your full potential.