Lawn Operative

• Maintaining contact with the customer before a treatment is carried out to inform them when you will be attending (call ahead)
• Visiting a number of designated customers on a daily basis to apply fertiliser and herbicide
• Informing the customer before any work commences, that you are there
• At the conclusion of the work, notifying the customer that the treatment has been completed and supplying the invoice explaining what work has been carried out
• Informing the customer of the next treatment date
• Identifying any lawn issues and offering 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 to reduce moss, thatch and soil compaction in a safe and professional manner
• Using 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
• Maintaining 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
• Ensuring a professional and smart appearance at all times
• Carrying out any necessary simple service calls as and when they arise
• Carrying out lawn analysis and quotations as required
• Supporting business growth by speaking to potential customers and giving point of sale material as requested
• Maintaining and updating stock reports when required

• 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
• PA1/PA6 preferred

PA1/PA6 preferred

• 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