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Field Service Technician – Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Warrington, Telford, Stafford area

This role focuses on looking after our plants in client offices. Our technicians provide excellent customer service and are knowledgeable about the maintenance and care of office plants.

This is an independent role which involves taking ownership for plant maintenance at several client sites, on a 3 week rota. This may involve driving between towns and cities on a regular basis. Technicians are part of a regional team of like-minded plant specialists who meet regularly both online and in person.

• 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

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good problem solver
• A passion for plants
• Able to navigate cities in a company van
• Comfortable working independently but able to share knowledge and information with the wider team
• Able to orient yourself in large office buildings
• Some specialist horticultural knowledge (but full training will be provided)
• Physically able to use watering cans, stepladders, and stools as part of the daily job

• Experience working in a service industry
• Experience working across multiple sites is desirable
• Experience driving in cities
• Experience in planting or horticulture is desirable
• MS Outlook and Teams – good knowledge
• Driving apps – good knowledge
• ERP – some knowledge is desirable (but full training will be provided)
• Comfortable using apps on mobile devices (mobile phones or tablets)

Role is based at client sites so you will need to have a driving licence to use a Company van.

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

Marketing Content Creator – Part time 20 hours

The Marketing Content Creator will create visual designs and written content for sales and marketing materials like documents, emails, brochures, etc. They will also manage the Planteria website, social media, photography, and videography.

1. Designing and Crafting Compelling Content: Take ownership of designing and crafting content for all sales and marketing collateral, including documents for sales to send to customers, e-shots, brochures, and more. Ensure that all content is visually appealing, on-brand, and effectively communicates key messages.
2. Central Point of Contact for Design Needs: Serve as the main point of contact for all internal design requests, providing colleagues with expert assistance in creating documents, leaflets, brochures, and other materials. Collaborate closely with the design team to understand their requirements and deliver high-quality designs that meet their needs.
3. Website and Social Media Management: Execute minor updates to the company website and social media platforms, including creating graphics and maintaining a gallery of images. Ensure that all online content is engaging, relevant, and reflects the brand’s identity effectively
4. In-House Photography and Videography: Take charge of in-house photography and videography tasks, including product photography (e.g., flower bouquets), editing pictures and videos, and producing internal training materials. Maintain high standards of visual content to enhance the brand’s image and support marketing initiatives.
5. Diverse Marketing Initiatives: Spearhead marketing projects, such as arranging plant giveaway events, coordinating Christmas hampers, and other promotional activities. Contribute creative ideas and strategic input to ensure the success of marketing campaigns and events.

• Graphic Design Skills: Proficiency in PowerPoint & Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) to create visually compelling designs for various marketing materials.
• Exceptional Writing Skills: Ability to understand stakeholders’ requirements and craft clear, concise, and engaging copy tailored to different audiences and marketing channels.
• Creative Thinking: Capacity to generate original ideas and concepts for both visual designs and written content that effectively communicate marketing messages.
• Brand Awareness: Understanding of brand guidelines and the ability to maintain brand consistency across all design and copy assets.
• Photography/Videography (desirable, but not mandatory): The ability to be our in-house photographer/videographer and undertake training or employee videos and simple photography.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with all stakeholders to understand project requirements, present design and copy ideas, and collaborate on project and marketing campaigns successfully.
• Time Management Skills: Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills to effectively manage internal and external requests and deadlines

• Graphic Design Experience: A strong background in graphic design is essential, typically demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing previous design work. This may include experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software, along with a proven track record of creating visually appealing designs for various marketing materials.
• Copywriting Experience: Demonstrated experience in copywriting is crucial, including a portfolio showcasing samples of written content for different marketing channels such as websites, social media, email campaigns, and printed materials.
• Photography and Videography Skills: Experience in photography and videography, including proficiency in capturing high-quality images and videos, editing skills, and an understanding of composition techniques, is beneficial for in-house photography and videography tasks.
• Experience with post-production software is beneficial

• MS Outlook – good knowledge
• MS PowerPoint – excellent knowledge
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premier Pro, InDesign, Illustrator) – good knowledge

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

Role is based in rural Essex therefore employees need their own transport to work

Purchase Ledger Administrator – Part time 16 hours

This role is responsible for day to day running of the procurement/expense systems.

• Reviewing supplier invoices and forwarding for approval
• Scheduling supplier payments
• Monitoring Employee expenses
• Working with the finance director to streamline AP processes

Requirements

• Good understanding of finance processes
• Proactive and analytical with keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
• Experience with accounts payable processes
• Experience with procurement/expenses systems
• Experience with accounting systems – knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be beneficial

• Accounting systems (MS Dynamics or similar) – excellent knowledge
• Procurement systems (Tipalti/ExpenseIn or similar) – excellent knowledge
• MS Excel – good knowledge
• MS Outlook – good knowledge
• MS Word – good knowledge

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

Role is based in rural Essex therefore employees need their own transport to work

Summer Watering Technician (5/6 Month FTC)

This is an independent role focusing on the watering and basic maintenance of the exterior plant displays for our clients in and around London during the summer period.

1.Working as part of a successful team, you will be required to visit the offices of our clients, within London and the Home Counties to water the exterior plants.
2. You will always be required to be of good presence; working discretely to minimize disruption and maintaining excellent customer relations with the clients.
3. This position presents an excellent opportunity to work within exterior planting and design in the workplace, whilst delivering great customer satisfaction.
4. Basic weeding of the external plants and ensure a clean and tidy finish.
5. Using and understanding a water meter and basic sprays.

Requirements

Good communication skills
Positive and energetic approach
Problem solver
Hard working
Full Clean Driving License

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

Role is based at client sites across London. A company van will be provided.

Lead Installation Technician, Full-time

This role is responsible for installing interior and exterior plants in containers into our clients’ workplaces and corporate spaces. Around 80% of our installations are in the London area, but we also travel nationwide from our base in Essex. We work for corporate clients who expect a high-quality, professional service.
This role requires a level of physical fitness to move and install planters and plant displays. Our projects can take several days, so our technicians may on occasions stay away from home overnight within the UK.

The Role

The Lead Technician has additional responsibility for coordinating installation project work and problem solving onsite during the installations.
1.     To perform site surveys in advance of more complex projects
2.     To co-ordinate and work as part of a team to complete installations
3.     To champion company procedures and motivate colleagues to follow
4.     To confidently communicate with clients during installation process
5.     To proactively identify potential challenges onsite and discuss with the line manager to find resolutions
6.     To accurately use handheld devices to record work progress and follow required procedures to ensure the installation process is successful and delivered in a timely way
7. To follow all required health & safety processes

Requirements:

Excellent customer service skills

Able to work effectively as part of a team

A good level of physical fitness

A reasonable level of DIY skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Benefits

Pension scheme, Healthcare plan, Free Parking, refer a friend, Coffee card

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

Installation Technician, Full-time

This role is responsible for installing interior and exterior plants in containers into our clients’ workplaces and corporate spaces. Around 80% of our installations are in the London area, but we also travel nationwide from our HQ in Essex. We work for corporate clients who expect a high-quality, professional service.

This role requires a level of physical fitness to move and install planters and plant displays. Our projects can take several days, so our technicians may on occasions stay away from home overnight within the UK.

• Full time, permanent role, working 5 days a week, including regular Saturday workCore hours will usually be 5am to 2pm, but later finishes may be required.Some overtime opportunities will be available

Full-time Permanent contract

The Role

• To deliver and install plants at clients’ sites as per agreed project plans
• To follow clear instructions and work as part of a team to complete installations
• To confidently communicate with clients during installation process
• To proactively identify potential challenges onsite and discuss with the line manager to find resolutions
• To accurately use handheld devices to record work progress and follow required procedures to ensure the installation process is successful and delivered in a timely way
• To Follow all required health and safety processes

Requirements:

• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• A good level of physical fitness
• A reasonable level of DIY skills
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and other internal departments
• Problem Solving skills

Full training will be given

• MS Outlook and Teams – some knowledge
• Business process systems (ERP software & Mobile NAV) – some knowledge
• Fleet vehicle apps – some knowledge

• Role is based in rural Essex therefore employees need their own transport to work
• Uniform will be provided
• Full training will be provided

Successful candidates may need to apply for relevant DBS checks and complete security vetting procedures for some of our clients. More information is available from the People & Culture team.

Benefits

Pension scheme, Healthcare plan, Free Parking, refer a friend, Coffee card

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

Interior Field Service Technician  Full-time

This role focuses on looking after our plants in client offices in London. 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.

• 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

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good problem solver
• A passion for plants
• Able to navigate London either in a company van or using public transport
• Comfortable working independently but able to share knowledge and information with the wider team
• Able to orient yourself in large office buildings
• Some specialist horticultural knowledge (but full training will be provided)
• Physically able to use watering cans, stepladders, and stools as part of the daily job

• Experience working in a service industry
• Experience working across multiple sites is desirable
• Experience driving in cities is desirable (although ‘walking technician’ roles are also available)
• MS Outlook and Teams – good knowledge
• Driving apps – good knowledge
• ERP – some knowledge is desirable (but full training will be provided)
• Role is based at client sites so you will need to have access to good public transport links into London (zones 1-6) or a driving licence to use a Company van.
• Experience in planting or horticulture is desirable

Someone who lives the company values: Be humble & Confident, Be Involved, Be Positive & Energetic, Think ‘TEAM’, Relentless to Improve, Create WOW, Be Honest & Respectful.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@planteriagroup.com