Invasive Weed Technician/Sprayer

The Grounds Care Group is seeking a full-time Invasive Weed Technician/Sprayer to join their team in Ruislip, UK. The role involves applying herbicides to invasive weeds, mainly Japanese knotweed, across various locations in London and Home Counties. Candidates should have relevant experience, a full driving license, and necessary certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression. This is not a remote job.
Invasive Weed Technician/Sprayer

We here at Grounds Care Group, Japanese Knotweed Specialists Department have a great opportunity for a full time Invasive Weed Technician to join our busy but friendly team. We are offering a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent upon skills & experience), on a permanent contract.

About Grounds Care Group

We carry out Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Grounds Maintenance, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple Clients across the UK.

The Role:

We are recruiting for an Invasive Weed Technician/Sprayer, working predominantly in the London and Home Counties, travelling, and working on pre-booked jobs, visiting multiple locations in a day. Travel to areas further afield may be required but will be agreed in advance.

Job Outline:

Applying herbicide using a knapsack sprayer to Japanese knotweed and other invasive weeds throughout the growing season (May-October) at residential properties, commercial sites, and some open areas of land. Documenting work carried out at each site using our mobile app, whilst following our standard operating procedures. Carrying out Japanese Knotweed winter visits (cutting & mulching) during the winter months, in preparation for the growing season. Assisting with excavation works (Japanese Knotweed & Bamboo), landscaping works and other related works as and when required. Good communication is essential, daily interaction with our operational team, other internal teams and suppliers will be required, along with the ability to provide excellent customer service on site, whilst maintaining and enhancing the company’s reputation.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Key skills:

Weed spraying and previous knowledge of Japanese knotweed and other invasive plantsDynamic and able to move with the times within a fast-paced growing company. Innovative and forward thinking.Problem solver with proactive solutionCapacity to multitask and think on your feet.Education, background, or experience in horticulture/agriculture.Good understanding of technology.Licence/Certification:

Full driving licence (required).NPTC Card PA1 & PA6, herbicide spraying certificate (required).Benefits Working with Us

Monday to Friday (working week)

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Holiday Entitlement: 20 days plus Bank Holidays

Mobile Phone, Company Vehicle & Fuel Card Provided

Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

Referral Programme (Bonus)

Part of a Growing and Developing Organisation

Learning & Development Opportunities

Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.

Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we Service Contracts that will require you to have an enhanced DBS check and provide 2 satisfactory work references. We work towards Fairness in Recruitment, so please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.

If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and like working outdoors then we’d love to hear from you, as you can make a great contribution joining our Japenese Knotweed Specialist Team as an Invasive Weed Technician . Don’t miss out, please click apply now!

Willingness to travel:

100% (required)Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)NPTC Card PA1 & PA6, herbicide spraying certificate (required)Willingness to travel:

100% (required)Work Location: On the road