Graduate Horticultural Technician

Graduate Horticultural Technician Role

Launch your Horticulture career! Join Us as a Graduate Technician at Urban Planters in London. Full training is provided and no experience is required.

We are recruiting a Graduate Horticulture Technician for our Brentwood branch, covering the London area. Successful candidates will be graduates with a science‑based horticultural or agricultural degree.

Key Responsibilities

• Watering, feeding and pest control of live plant displays
• Replacing dead, dying or overgrown plant displays
• Maintain artificial plant displays
• Assist with plant display installations
• Assist with seasonal installations
• Comply with all relevant health and safety procedures
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times
• Offering valuable advice to customers on the upkeep of plant displays

Career Path

After 12‑36 months, further opportunities include Sales Consultant, Service Supervisor and National Account Manager.

Requirements

• A minimum 2.2 degree in a BSc subject – Science, horticultural or agricultural
• A full UK driving licence
• A desire to work hard, have fun and interact with customers daily
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs
• May be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role applied for
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Plant knowledge and passion for horticulture is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Start with a basic salary of £29,200 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform and RI Rewards
• Full‑time permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week)
• Externally accredited training to support customer service and career development
• Overtime opportunities and uncapped leads commission
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free to access 24/7
• Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cashback offers through RI Rewards

Equal Opportunity

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment.

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