Lawn Operative in Kingswood

Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK’s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction and the initial training to get you off to a flying start.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining contact with the customer before a treatment is carried out to inform them when you will be attending (call ahead).
• Visit a number of designated customers on a daily basis to apply fertiliser and herbicide.
• Where possible, inform the customer before any work commences that you are there (If the customer is not available then continue with the treatment).
• At the conclusion of the work, notify the customer that the treatment has been completed and supply the invoice explaining what work has been carried out.
• Inform the customer of the next treatment date.
• Identify any lawn issues and offer any necessary advice on lawn and mowing practice and any additional treatments which may be required.
• Carrying out essential Spring/Autumn machine work such as Aerators, Scarifiers and lawn top-dressers using a variety of professional lawncare machinery.
• Aeration and scarification is the reduction of moss, thatch and soil compaction which needs to be carried out in a safe and professional manner.
• The use of regular garden tools such as rakes, leaf sweepers and brooms to clear scarification waste.
• Working in a team or alone on machine work which can be physically demanding so good general fitness is required.
• Maintain standards of all health and safety practices, as supplied by Green Thumb Limited.
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the company vehicle and ensure all servicing is completed.
• Ensure a professional and smart appearance at all times.
• Carrying out any necessary simple service calls as and when they arise.
• Carry out lawn analysis and quotations as required.
• Supporting business growth by speaking to potential customers and giving point of sale material as requested.
• Maintain and update stock reports when required.

Qualifications

• Have full, UK driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Have excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Have a passion for lawn care.
• Want a job where they can work independently, outdoors and keep active.
• Be able to deliver top quality customer service.
• Have excellent organisation and timekeeping skills.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Starting salary: £26645.00 + £2,000 OTE.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 22 days + Bank Holidays.
• Hours of work: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with overtime opportunities).
• Location of work: Emersons Green and Downend, Bristol.
• Company van and mobile phone.
• New uniform annually.
• Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Medical cash plan.
• Christmas Shutdown.
• Free Lawn Treatments.
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay.
• Company Sick pay.
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Store Discounts on other retailers.
• Long Service Awards.
• Employee of the Month Awards.

You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Gardener, Postal Services, Delivery drivers, Labourer, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Lawn Technician, Customer services, Sales.