Horticultural Technician

A Horticultural Technician / Interior Plant Maintenance Technician is required to maintain and manage specialist plant displays throughout London for commercial spaces and offices. This is a permanent and full-time role with a lot of travel via underground.

The role requires someone who has a passion for horticulture, interior landscaping or plant care. Ideally supported by a RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) equivalent.

Sayjo Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for this permanent role. This is a customer facing role, where you will need to be confident to communicate with a prestigious portfolio of clients.

The Interior Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing high-quality ongoing care for live interior plants at various client sites across London. The role involves travelling between locations, ensuring all plants remain healthy, vibrant, and aesthetically aligned with the client s workspace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine plant maintenance, including watering, pruning, feeding, cleaning, and pest control.
• Monitor plant health and identify early signs of issues such as disease, pests, or environmental stress.
• Replace plants that are failing or not meeting visual standards, following company guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of plant condition and maintenance visits.
• Communicate professionally with clients and report any issues or recommendations.
• Ensure displays meet the company's high standards for presentation and quality.
• Transport plants, tools, and materials safely between client sites.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times, especially when working in commercial environments.

Requirements:

• Experience in plant care, horticulture, or interior landscaping (professional or personal).
• Strong knowledge of common indoor plant species and their care requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow a route schedule.
• Ability to work in manual role, with a lot of walking and carrying and lifting as part of the duties.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

We would welcome applications from candidates with a RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) qualification or equivalent.

This is a great company with a company offering great career progression, recognition, respect and support. With excellent values at the core of their service, employment, and standards, you will be given the support to develop the role.

Working 7am -4pm Monday to Friday, with a requirement for occasional early starts of 5am or 6am on occasion, for a 40-hour working week with a 30 minute lunch break.

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment and we will aim to respond within 48 working hours.