Exterior Planting Maintenance Team Leader

• Lead and supervise the External Plant Maintenance team, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest possible standard.

• Responsible for the maintenance of our clients external planting requirements including external spaces, roof terraces, urban gardens, living walls, etc.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times, while maintaining a clean and professional working environment.

• Manage your own workload and that of your team, coordinating with other departments to minimise downtime and implement schedules accordingly.

• Maintain accurate records at all times and report on team performance.

Essential:

• Proven experience in external plant maintenance.

• Proven horticultural experience and comprehensive plant knowledge.

• Experience using/maintaining irrigation systems..

• Experience using necessary equipment e.g. lawn mowers, hedge cutters, etc.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a diverse field-based team.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with a can-do and flexible attitude.

• Exceptional customer service skills - an ambassador for Plant Plan, our culture and values.

• You must hold a valid UK driving license.

• You must be able to operate from our North London base in Enfield.

Preferred:

• Horticulture qualification.

• PA1 & PA6.

• IPAF & PASMA.

Overview

We're a family-owned business based in Leicester with a passion for plants and an appetite for growth and development. Since we started almost 50 years ago we've worked with some of the best and biggest brands across multiple industries, and our culture of great quality, great service, and friendly, personable service means that a lot of our clients keep using us year after year.

If you are passionate about plants and urban outdoor greenery, have a positive can-do attitude, and possess the necessary skills to lead a field-based team effectively, we look forward to receiving your application!

Our Values:

• Exceed Expectations

• Make Things Happen

• Do the Right Thing

• Always Look for Ways To Improve

• Care For Your Colleagues, Customers, and the Community

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company pension

• On-site parking

• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Enfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Exterior Plant Maintenance: 3 years (required)

• Management/Leadership: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• PA1 Pesticide Certificate (preferred)

• PA6 Spraying Licence (preferred)