Plant Caretaker

Salary: 25,000 - 27,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are recruiting for a field-based Plant Technician to join a growing team specialising in plant installations and maintenance across commercial environments.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road, working independently, and has an interest in plants or outdoor work. Full training is provided, so no previous horticulture experience is required.

Interior Plant Technician Duties

• Visiting customer sites such as offices and commercial spaces
• Maintaining indoor plant displays (watering, pruning, cleaning)
• Replacing and installing plants where required
• Monitoring plant health and resolving basic issues
• Providing a professional, customer-facing service

Exterior Plant Technician Duties

• Installing and maintaining outdoor plant displays and hanging baskets
• Working across pubs, hospitality venues, and commercial sites
• Planting, watering, and seasonal maintenance
• Installing displays such as summer and festive arrangements
• Working at height where required

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Driving to multiple customer sites daily (planned routes)
• Managing your own workload and schedule
• Using handheld devices to log work completed
• Acting as a representative of the business on-site

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Interest in plants, gardening, or outdoor work (preferred)
• Background in driving, multi-drop, or field-based roles is advantageous

No previous plant experience required - full training will be provided

Ideal Background

This role typically suits:

• 3.5T / multi-drop drivers
• Field service engineers
• Warehouse operatives looking to move into a driving role
• Anyone hands-on who enjoys working outdoors or on the move