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Our client are a looking for an experienced Gardener to train up as a Japanese Knotweed Technician to cover sites across South London, with full support, company van and training provided.
Our client is a well established company offering Japanese Knotweed treatment to various commercial and residential sites, they are seeing an experienced Gardener with the PA1 and PA6 to become a Japanese Knotweed Technician and get supported to become certified, working on sites across London.
As the successful candidate you will be an organised and responsible individual with attention to detail. You will be responsible for treating Japanese knotweed using a variety of treatment methods of which you will receive full training.
Your daily tasks will include carrying out scheduled treatments on a daily basis during the treatment season and other work on an ad-hoc basis.
You will be required to adhere to Health and Safety guidelines / regulations.
Client service and satisfaction levels are to be professionally maintained at all times whilst on the property or sites.
As the ideal candidate you will be a driver, a reliable individual who enjoys hands-on work and driving to various locations.
No prior experience? No problem—they provide full training!
Role & Responsibilities
• Treatment of Japanese Knotweed using approved treatment methods and chemicals.
• Following Japanese Knotweed management plans to ensure correct process is followed to prevent the spread of Japanese Knotweed, adhering to the Property Care Association’s code of practice at all times.
• Completion of client records after each treatment to maintain company records.
• Ensuring biosecurity is well maintained on site to prevent the spread of Japanese Knotweed, including the disposal of waste.
• Upkeep of the van allocated to you. Keeping it clean and presentable. Fuel card to be used when filling up for the applicable journey site to site.
• Your role will involve the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Full PPE will be provided to you to ensure you are protected at all times.
It is your responsibility to inform us if you need fresh equipment, and to ensure that you protect yourself at all times whilst on site.
• Supplied iPad to be used on site is your responsibility and to be secure at all times.
Training and qualifications In order to work independently on site, you will be required to complete the following qualifications at a minimum:
-Full clean UK driving-Licence
PA1 & PA6 - Safe Use of Pesticides & Handheld Applicator (Theory & Practical Exam)
Desirable:
-PA6AW - Handheld Application In or Near Water with Hydraulic Nozzle
-PA6INJ - Operating Handheld Pesticide Injection Equipment
-PA6PP - Installing Pesticide Plugs in Tree Stumps -Property Care Association Qualified Technician of Japanese Knotweed (PCAQT)
