Plant Maintenance Technician/ RHS Level2 Installation Trainee required to maintain living walls and interior planting displays in prestigious London workspaces. Sayjo Recruitment are recruiting for this permanent full-time role on behalf of its client. The role involves extensive travel across London by Underground and use of a company vehicle. Maidenhead is an ideal base location to access the Elizabeth line route into the core client locations. You will spend 3 days travelling by company van and 2 days travelling by public transport, so you need a UK driving licence.
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will manage client requirements across the City of London. As a key client-facing representative, you will maintain planting schemes and living walls to a high standard and help ensure client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out routine plant maintenance to a high standard, including watering, pruning, feeding, cleaning, and pest control.
* Monitor plant health and spot early signs of pests, disease, or environmental stress.
* Replace plants that fail to meet visual standards, keeping accurate records in line with company guidelines.
* Communicate professionally with clients and report issues or recommendations.
* Transport plants, tools, and materials safely between client sites from Stevenage, Reading, Basingstoke, central London and along the M25 in the company vehicle. Half the travel will be via public transport.
* Follow health and safety procedures at all times, especially in commercial environments.
* Report on-site issues to internal teams to help improve service, planning, and stock management.
Skills & Qualifications
Required:
* Horticulture qualification RHS or simular.
* UK driving licence.
* Experience in plant care, horticulture, or interior landscaping, either at college or in a work setting.
* Good knowledge of common indoor plant species and their care needs.
* Able to work independently, manage time well, and follow a route schedule.
* This role involves regular lifting, carrying, travel, long periods of standing, and occasional work at height.
* Strong communication and customer service skills.
Preferred:
* Previous experience in a similar plant maintenance or interior landscaping role or work placement at college.
What our client offers:
Company vehicle or travel allowance, ongoing training, career progression, a positive working culture, company events, and profit-share awards.
To apply, send your full CV to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment Ltd. We aim to respond within 48 working hours and may close the advert early