Graduate Horticultural Technician

Graduate Horticultural Technician

Location: Liverpool (Chester branch, covering the Liverpool area).

Key Responsibilities

• Watering, feeding and pest control of live plant displays
• Replacing dead, dying or overgrown plant displays
• Maintain artificial plant displays
• Assist with plant display installations and seasonal installations
• Comply with all relevant health and safety procedures
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times
• Offering valuable advice to customers on the upkeep of plant displays

Career Path Opportunities ( months)

• Sales Consultant
• Service Supervisor
• National Account Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 2.2 degree in a BSc subject - Science, horticultural or agricultural
• Full UK driving licence
• Desire to work hard and have fun while meeting and interacting with customers daily
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs
• Possible DBS check depending on the role
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Plant knowledge and passion for horticulture would be advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary package: starting £26,700 per annum with bonus and commission schemes available
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards
• Full time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week)
• Externally accredited training and career development opportunities
• Additional opportunities to earn more with bonus and commission schemes
• Salary grading system linked to performance
• Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
• Overtime opportunities to earn extra
• Uncapped leads commission for passing on sales leads
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7
• Refer a Friend program to earn up to £1,000 for referrals

Equal Opportunities

Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.