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Landscape Technician

Daniel Owen Ltd
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3DQ, England

Salary

£25,000 - £26,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Landscape Technician position is located in Swindon with a salary range of £25,000 to £26,300 per year, negotiable based on experience.
  • This role requires proven experience in a similar position, including the operation of gardening machinery.
  • The technician will be responsible for maintaining estates to a high standard and leading a small team in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Key responsibilities include using and maintaining gardening equipment safely, carrying out spraying tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Candidates must possess a Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 and ideally an NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture or a related field.

Landscape Technician
Location: Swindon
Salary: 25,000 - 26,300 per year (negotiable)
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:30pm

About:
One of our clients provides in-house repairs and maintenance services across a wide portfolio of properties. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, they are committed to achieving outstanding results for their customers, built on their core values of transparency, strong partnerships, and first-class customer service.

The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Technician to join their Estate Services team based in Swindon. You'll play a vital role in the Grounds Maintenance team, overseeing daily tasks across various sites in Wiltshire and Berkshire. You will be responsible for maintaining estates to a high standard, completing ground maintenance activities, and leading a small team to ensure tasks are carried out safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the team in maintaining clean and well-kept estates, ensuring all grounds maintenance tasks are completed on time.
Safely use and maintain gardening equipment and materials in line with risk assessments and manufacturer guidelines.
Carry out spraying tasks according to supplier guidelines, ensuring relevant records are kept to comply with health and safety and legal requirements.
Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good condition and fit for purpose.
Respond positively to service breakdowns and customer complaints to ensure customer expectations are met.

Skills and Experience:

  • Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent) is essential.
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Horticulture or a similar discipline is desirable.
  • Proven experience in a similar role, including the operation of gardening machinery.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence is required, as the role involves driving a company vehicle.

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