Mobile Plant Maintenance Technician – Temporary (928d) Wembley, England
Salary: GBP12.71 - GBP14.24 per hour
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Mobile Plant Maintenance Technician to join an established family business providing indoor planting and maintenance services to commercial clients.
This is an ongoing temporary position, paying £14.24 per hour including holiday pay, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.
The role involves travelling to commercial client sites across London and the M25, maintaining indoor plants and supporting the wider maintenance team with holiday cover and plant deliveries when required.
You'll receive two weeks of training in London to familiarise yourself with the company's plant maintenance procedures, client sites and daily responsibilities before working independently.
A company van will be provided, which you'll be required to take home each evening, ready for your next working day.
This is a varied, practical role that would suit someone who enjoys working with plants, is organised, reliable and comfortable travelling between different locations.
A formal horticultural qualification is not required. However, an interest in plants and some practical gardening or plant care experience would be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
- Visit commercial client sites across London and the M25 area.
- Water, feed, clean and prune indoor plants during scheduled maintenance visits.
- Monitor plants for signs of pests, disease and general plant health issues.
- Help maintain healthy, attractive and well-presented indoor planting displays.
- Provide holiday cover for other Plant Maintenance Technicians across the London team.
- Assist with plant deliveries when required.
- Follow daily schedules and record completed work using a tablet.
- Communicate professionally with clients and respond to routine queries.
- Work independently following the initial training period.
- Maintain the company van responsibly and take it home at the end of each working day.
- Follow relevant Health & Safety procedures while working at client premises.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence suitable for driving the company van.
- Some practical gardening, horticultural or plant maintenance experience would be advantageous.
- Comfortable driving and travelling across London and the M25.
- Able to work independently and manage daily visits following training.
- Confident using a tablet for scheduling and reporting.
- Professional and comfortable working within commercial client environments.
- Available for an ongoing temporary assignment, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.
- Able to keep the company van at home overnight.
A horticultural qualification is not required, as full training will be provided during the initial two weeks.
Skills & Qualities
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
- Friendly, personable and approachable.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Organised, with good time-management skills.
- Flexible and adaptable when covering different locations.
- Practical, with good attention to detail.
- Willing to learn and follow instructions.
- Able to represent the business professionally when visiting clients.
Working Hours
The usual working hours are 7.00am to 4.00pm, with a 30-minute break.
Some client sites may require a 6.00am start, and finish times can vary depending on the work scheduled.
Flexibility is important, particularly when providing holiday cover for other technicians across different locations.
Location & Travel
This is a mobile position covering London and locations around the M25.
The territory may include areas such as Stevenage, Guildford, Basildon, Wembley, Staines and Peckham.
As the role involves providing holiday cover, the geographical area may vary depending on business requirements.
A company van will be provided, and you will be required to take it home each evening.
The initial two weeks of training will take place in London.
What's On Offer
- £14.24 per hour including holiday pay.
- Ongoing temporary assignment, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.
- Two weeks of initial training in London.
- Company van provided, to be taken home each evening.
- Varied mobile role covering London and the M25.
- Opportunity to gain experience in commercial indoor plant maintenance.
- Combination of scheduled maintenance visits, holiday cover and occasional plant deliveries.
- Independent working with support from an established team.
- Opportunity to join an established family business.
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Mobile Plant Maintenance Technician - Temporary in Wembley employer: Halmer Recruit
Halmer Recruit offers a supportive and dynamic work environment in Hersham, perfect for those looking to make an immediate impact in the plant nursery industry. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for further work beyond this temporary role, all while fostering a culture of teamwork and care for our plants. Join us in a warm greenhouse setting where your skills will be valued and nurtured.
