Job Description

We are recruiting for an

Amenity Technician

, to be part of our fast-growing well equipped quad mounted Amenity service. This is a mobile role working away in multiple locations, with a company vehicle provided. The role covers multiple areas including Plymouth, Kent, Southampton and Leeds. This role is working March to November, with paid time off from December to February.

Skills and Experience Required

Amenity weed spraying or garden maintenance and/or grounds maintenance experience is essential.

Good understanding of H&S requirements and experience of working to RAMS.

Experience of driving a quad or operating ride-on machinery.

Willing to work away from home throughout the working week on a regular basis.

Experienced with herbicide/chemical treatment.

Hold a NPTC card, category PA1 & PA6. PA2 training can be provided.

An excellent focus on customer service.

Adaptable and flexible approach to work and a drive to provide a quality output.

Good app-based IT skills.

A full driving licence.

Japanese Knotweed Ltd and Environment Controls

specialise in the control and removal of Japanese knotweed, other invasive plants/species, asbestos and other ground contamination, and amenity weed management, throughout the UK. We mitigate and solve the problems these issues cause for property developers, construction companies, facilities management companies, corporate clients, local authorities, housing associations and private homeowners. We pride ourselves on offering the best service in the industry.

Our

people are brilliant - they are self-motivated and dedicated. They are reliable and conscientious, and all share the same vision. They are energized by delivering an outstanding service to our customers with transparency and accountability, and this is what makes us a market leader.

We

aspire to employ the best people to work for us, people who can take ownership of their roles and who enjoy doing what they do best, for a friendly and caring company. You will be a well organised and problem-solving person who is motivated by delivering high standards and who takes pride in a job well done.

General Information

Working Mon-Fri and Mon-Sat on rotation.

This role needs a great deal of focus on the client and working within areas with the general pubic, giving our customers the best solution on all our contracts.

You will be provided with a works van and quad, fuel card, a mobile phone and all necessary equipment.

IT equipment is supplied to enable you to communicate remotely onsite and record work progress throughout the day.

The Amenity team members are expected to achieve daily and weekly herbicide coverage targets.

This role is working March to November each year, with paid time off from December to February.

Apply herbicide from a quad and using a knapsack sprayer to control weeds and unwanted vegetation along highways, roadside verges, roundabouts, pathways, industrial sites, residential street, properties, and some open areas of land.

Following established Standard Operating Procedures , customer specific RAMS and carrying out audits and equipment calibrations as required.

Recording work carried out, and logging map distances covered, using web-based apps on a mobile phone.

Based from your home address, you will be travelling and working in different counties throughout the UK, staying away Mon-Fri on a regular basis. Working on amenity contacts won in multiple locations.

Working Mon-Fri and Mon-Sat on rotation with the flexibility to meet the customer's programme.

Occasionally working with other departments as the work demands.

Salary and Benefits

28,000 - 30,500 - Depending on experience and qualifications.

Seasonal work activity, with year round pay.

An attractive pension scheme.

Medical cash back scheme.

Overnight allowance, and accommodation paid for by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-30,500.00 per year

Application question(s):

Ability to work away during the week?
Licence/Certification:

PA1 & PA2 herbicide spray certificate (preferred) driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person