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Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK’s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. As a Lawn Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of professional service to customers across your treatment area. With training, you will be able to identify lawn issues and offer advice on treatments that may be required. Building relationships with our customers is essential, you will therefore be able to talk to our customers on every visit, offering expert advice on our products and services, helping us to build lawns that our customers will love!
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining contact with the customer before a treatment is carried out to inform them when you will be attending
To visit a number of designated customers on a daily basis to apply fertiliser and herbicide
Inform the customer before any work commences, that you are there
At the conclusion of the work, notify the customer that the treatment has been completed and supply the invoice explaining what work has been carried out
Inform the customer of the next treatment date
Identify any lawn issues and offer any necessary advice on lawn and mowing practice and any additional treatments which may be required
Carrying out essential Spring/Autumn machine work such as Aerators, Scarifiers and lawn top-dressers using a variety of professional lawncare machinery
Aeration and scarification is the reduction of moss, thatch and soil compaction which needs to be carried out in a safe and professional manner
The use of regular garden tools such as rakes, leaf sweepers and brooms to clear scarification waste
Working in a team or alone on machine work which can be physically demanding so good general fitness is required
Maintain standards of all health and safety practices, as supplied by Green Thumb Limited
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the company vehicle and ensure all servicing is completed
Ensure a professional and smart appearance at all times
Carrying out any necessary simple service calls as and when they arise
Carry out lawn analysis and quotations as required
Supporting business growth by speaking to potential customers and giving point of sale material as requested
Maintain and update stock reports when required
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence for manual vehicles
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Passion for lawn care
Ability to work independently, outdoors and keep active
Ability to deliver top quality customer service
Excellent organisation and timekeeping skills
Right to work in the UK
What we offer:
Company van and mobile phone
New uniform annually
Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals
Ongoing training and development
Medical cash plan
Christmas Shutdown
Free Lawn Treatments
Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay
Company Sick pay
24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline
Store Discounts on other retailers
Long Service Awards
Employee of the Month Awards
Annual salary reviews
Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 26 days + Bank Holidays