Senior Exterior Horticultural Technician

About The Role

Senior Exterior Horticultural Technician

PHS Greenleaf - Laleham Full-time

Are you passionate about plants, great with customers, and ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional exterior displays? PHS Greenleaf is looking for a Senior Exterior Technician to join our team in Laleham. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll combine horticultural expertise with operational know-how to keep our clients' outdoor spaces looking their best.

As a Senior Exterior Technician, you'll take ownership of maintaining high-quality external plant displays across a portfolio of customer sites. You'll ensure every display is healthy, vibrant, and maintained to the Greenleaf standard.

Responsibilities

• Plant Care & Maintenance: Deliver routine plant care including watering, feeding, pruning, and pest control.
• Plan and execute seasonal changes efficiently.
• Diagnose plant health issues and take corrective action.
• Report and resolve any site issues promptly.
• Apply and adapt internal stock-care processes throughout the year.
• Stock Rotation & Inventory: Carry out periodic stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Maintain stock levels for plants, seasonal displays, and sundries.
• Implement effective stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Plan and deliver plant installations and replacements to client specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Lead on-site activities and support large-scale exterior planting projects.
• Log site visits, maintenance outcomes, and updates accurately; maintain data accuracy to support reporting and service performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and standards.
• Optimise routes and schedules for efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience in horticulture or exterior plant maintenance.
• A full manual UK driving licence with 6 points or less
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Horticultural qualifications (e.g., RHS Level 2).
• Knowledge of industry products and equipment.
• Experience leading installations and managing stock.

In return for your expertise

• Competitive base Salary
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (31 days total)
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Full training and development opportunities, including ILM-certified courses
• Pension scheme
• 24-hour personal welfare helpline
• phs Perks discount card (accepted at 850+ retailers)
• Access to the phs Shop for discounted household consumables
• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Training and development opportunities within phs Group
• Clear pathways for career progression in a growing division

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