Horticultural Technician

Who we are:

Founded in 1977, Planteria has evolved from a small startup into the UK largest interior landscaping company it is today, with an impressive annual turnover of £20 million. With a focus on strategic partnerships, continuous innovation and client satisfaction, the company has accelerated its growth in the past 3 years and achieved a 33% year-on-year growth over this period, and now employs over 170 staff

Today, as well as providing stunning planting solutions, we also run a premium corporate floristry service and create impressive project work, from roof gardens to living walls.

Sustainability, biodiversity, and related green issues are complex interconnected subjects. Everything we do and how we live impacts the planet, our health, and our wellbeing. It’s very clear that we need to make better choices and decisions to improve our situation in all these areas.  Does this resonate with you?

The opportunity:

Due to a period of sustained business growth, we are seeking to recruit Field Service Technicians  who will focus on looking after our plants in client offices in the Darlington/Durham and surrounding areas. Our technicians provide excellent customer service and are knowledgeable about the maintenance and care of office plants.

This is an independent role which involves early starts each day, taking ownership for plant maintenance at several client sites, on a 3 week rota. Technicians are part of a regional team of like-minded plant specialists who meet regularly both online and in person.  contribute to

Location & Hours:  London 42.5hours per week with 30 minute unpaid break

The role is permanent and you will be based at our client sites across the Darlington, Durham and Middlesborough area enjoying a variety of stunning office locations.

Key deliverables:

• Maintain to a high standard internal plant displays at a number of client sites every day
• Provide excellent customer service, including completing site reports and maintaining accurate data in our company systems
• Work with your line manager and scheduler to ensure all rounds are completed efficiently and accurately
• Work safely and in line with all risk assessments and method statements

• A passion for plants and horticulture
• Previous experience in Horticulture and/or Plant Maintenance
• A full clean driving license if a driving technician but walking option is available
• A Highly organised person
• Must be able to connect well and build rapport with customers, colleagues and the wider Planteria team.
• Demonstrate our core values along with the drive to support our business goals and outstanding customer satisfaction

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly company bonus and annual performance related bonus
• BUPA Cash plan
• Pension
• 25 days holiday – opportunity to buy and sell up to 2 days
• Lunch onsite
• Parking
• Personal development