Planting Technician – Central London & South Coast Area, Full-time

Planteria is an independent family-run company that values and encourages continuous growth in all staff.

Working with leading architects and designers, it is at the forefront of interior plant innovation.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for Interior Plant Technicians to join our team:

Location: London, or the South East

Position: Full Time

Start: Immediate

The Role

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 maintain living plants.

You will always be required to be of good presence; working discretely to minimise disruption and maintaining excellent customer relations with the clients.

This position presents an excellent opportunity to work with interior planting and design in the workplace, whilst delivering great customer satisfaction.

Experience:

Full clean UK driving license.

Prior experience in planting or horticulture is preferred but not essential as we will provide training, but a passion for plants is definitely necessary.

And be rewarded with:

A great salary package, including customer satisfaction monthly bonus.

Pension scheme.

Ongoing training and development.

A company van.

A uniform.

Monthly coffee allowance.

Monthly house plant allowance.

Please visit our website www.planteriagroup.com for more information on Planteria.

To register your interest please send your cv to Stephen.Braney@planteriagroup.com

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Installation Team Member – Plants

Planteria Group has experienced a sustained period of business growth and is in a strong position, as a result, we are now hiring and would like to invite candidates to apply for the role of Installation Team Member.

Join our existing, experienced team members in this varied and interesting physical role, to install interior and exterior plants in containers, and sometimes trees, into workplaces and buildings across the UK.  We work for corporate clients who expect a high-quality, professional service.

The ideal candidate will need a clean driving license, be a team player, and have a good level of physical fitness.  The work can be physically demanding at times, including heavy lifting, and planting out.  You should be confident in using hand power tools and have a reasonable level of DIY skills. Knowledge of plants is not essential but could be advantageous.

Most of our work is in the South of England but as we offer a nationwide service there will be a requirement to travel further including overnight stays, and weekend work to complete installations.

In return, we offer a competitive starting salary and structured pay increases for loyal employees along with the opportunity for paid overtime and weekend work. You will enjoy a secure position within this rapidly growing sector.

If you are interested in a challenging role, working as part of a strong, friendly, and very busy team then please get in touch.  Immediate start is available.

Applications to our Installation Manager please email your CV to hr@planteriagroup.com

Company Buyer

Reporting to the Operations Director you will be based at Mill Pond Nurseries, Mill Road, Henham, CM22 6AA – Full-time, permanent contract Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Primary responsibility: To source and select the best products and buy at reasonable prices to generate profit for the organisation. To ensure costs are managed effectively.

To understand the organization’s purchasing needs

Collate current multiple orders (across functions) to create a more controlled
ordering process

To build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best price,
quantities and delivery timescales

To ensure effective dual sourcing is in place where needed minimizing risk and
complacency with large suppliers

To work with the Floristry Buying Specialist to ensure value for money and good
cost management across

Continue to creatively source higher up the chain and explore working with
growers/manufacturers directly to remove margin

To monitor overhead costs effectively

To monitor stock quality and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and
management

Conducting customer, competitor, market and product research as needed

Skills Required:

• Commercial awareness
• Analytical skills
• Financial/ accounting skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Persuasion and negotiation skills
• Ability to make effective decisions often under pressure

Desired qualifications and experience

Degree or equivalent education

Purchasing experience

Experience working in the industry would be beneficial

MS Excel – expert knowledge

MS Outlook – very good knowledge

Someone who lives the company values at work, i.e. Founded On Integrity,
Dedicated To Care, Always Smart, Committed To Excellence, Relentless To Improve

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

Nursery & Site Manager

Reporting to the Operations Director you will be based at Mill Pond Nurseries, Mill Road, Henham, CM22 6AA – Full-time, permanent contract

Primary Responsibility: Responsible for the maintenance of the nursery and the physical site at Henham (including goods in and fleet management), ensuring all processes are safe, efficient, effective and reduce waste at the site. To maintain the highest standards in the nursery and across the site, supervising nursery operations staff and working with other managers as required.

To focus on continuous improvement so the nursery and site, are as efficient and effective as possible as the business grows.

To implement ‘Operation Immaculate’ – A place for everything and everything in its
place

Responsible for all goods-in processes

Responsible for stock control for ‘maintenance’ plants, pots and return stock
onsite

Coordinate and manage fleet procurement and maintenance

Manage site grounds maintenance and cleaning and site fuel needs, liaising with
external contractors to maintain cost-effective schedules and to monitor
performance against agreed contracts

Ensure all equipment, plant and machinery is maintained in a safe and good
condition including forklift, HGV tail-lift, electrical appliances, safety harnesses and
lanyards

Monitor and maintain waste disposal systems and greenhouse systems (screens,
watering pits, pumps, heating controls etc.)

Tightly manage and control overheads within the department budget

Plan and implement major or minor office/greenhouse works liaising with staff
and keeping them informed

Skills Required:

• Planning and organising skills (including some project management skills)
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good grasp of budgeting, accountancy and proven business methodology
• Ability to maintain accurate record keeping
• Able to prioritise and multi-task effectively
• Common sense approach

Desired qualifications and experience

A level or equivalent education

3MAC course, 5S management course beneficial

Forklift license

Experience of working in a nursery or similar setting

Experiencing of supervising others

Experience managing 3rd parties, and site contracts (e.g. cleaning, grounds maintenance).

Experience of implementing processes for greater efficiencies

Someone who lives the company values at work, i.e. Founded On Integrity,
Dedicated To Care, Always Smart, Committed To Excellence, Relentless To Improve

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

Design & Specification Lead

Reporting to the Sales Manager – Business Development Team, this role is based at our London Office – 34-37 Liverpool St London EC2M 7PP – Full-time role, permanent contract

Primary Responsibility: Working with the Business Development team, lead the design and specification of planting schemes for state-of-the-art office spaces in order to win new business. Work to clearly understand a client’s brief (with help from the Sales Manager) and bring that to reality, including variables like aesthetics, costs and service levels, whilst balancing the horticultural requirements of
plants with the aesthetic desires of the client.

Attend client meetings with Sales Manager to discuss the project in detail and
understand the client’s brief

Attend internal team meetings to decide the best strategy for securing the
projects

Responsible for specifying planting that will match the client brief and for
developing the written specification for the sales support team to develop into a
visual quote

To conduct proposal review meetings with clients and tweak specifications as
required

Liaison with the install/service teams to ensure a clear picture of the client’s desired
outcomes

To clearly communicate with other departments to ensure the final specification
matches the client’s expectations

Desired qualifications and skills:

An eye for design

Willingness to learn about all things horticultural (prior knowledge is a bonus but by no means essential)

A positive, proactive attitude that will fit into a fast-paced, high energy team

Commercial acumen

A desire to win

CAD/Design skills are a bonus but not essential

A level or equivalent

Experience of design work in the fit-out sector and or horticulture is a bonus

MS Excel – excellent knowledge

Very good knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

Someone who lives the company values at work, i.e. Founded On Integrity,
Dedicated To Care, Always Smart, Committed To Excellence, Relentless To Improve

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

Operations Director

Reporting to the Managing Director you will be based at Mill Pond Nurseries, Mill Road, Henham, CM22 6AA – Full-time, permanent contract

Managing Service, Installation, Floristry, Nursery, and Procurement functions your role is to lead the operations department to ensure teams are happy and effective, and all targets are met. To represent operations at a senior level in the organisation and contribute to and drive the strategic plans for the business.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish and execute a corporate strategy across all Ops functions to ensure the company achieves its short- and long-term objectives

Develop and control operational budgets. To support and drive a profit focused mindset through the Ops teams developing strong commercial acumen in managers.

Develop and implement policies, procedures and systems to ensure all functions achieve their business KPIs and objectives

Lead the operations department, managing and coaching the team managers effectively

Build and maintain strong relationships with all the other leaders and teams within the business and relevant stakeholders outside the business

Ensure all compliance, health & safety and audit requirements are consistently adhered to across the department

Skills Required 

Strong operational and commercial acumen

Ability to inspire and influence teams to exceed expectations

Exceptional listening and communicating skills, emotionally intelligent, effective in conflict resolution and facilitating collaboration

Ability to generate change through leadership and gravitas

Qualifications Required

Degree education or equivalent

Business Management training/courses

Experience Required 

Experience of leading a department and working as a senior leader

Experience of strategic planning

Experience of overseeing operations budgets and resources

Experience working in a fast-paced growing company

Someone who lives the company values at work, i.e. Founded On Integrity,
Dedicated To Care, Always Smart, Committed To Excellence, Relentless To Improve

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

Online Business Development Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director you will be based at Mill Pond Nurseries, Mill Road, Henham, CM22 6AA – Full-time, permanent contract

Responsible for scoping, developing and growing an all-online business unit spanning these core revenue streams:

• New online office plants packages through Planteria ‘Lite’ concept,
• Foli8 partnering with re-seller brands,
• Foli8 promoting through current Planteria clients,
• (It may potentially include Christmas tree sales as well)

It is a ‘start-up’ role where full accountability of the success of this project sits with this position.

Primary Responsibilities 

To initially research and scope the Planteria ‘Lite’ concept.

Generate budgets and business plan and present to leadership team.

Work with branding web-development agencies to launch the new concept

Develop and grow revenue from ‘Planteria Lite’ concept exploring marketing avenues.

To promote the Foli8 brand through re-sellers

To maintain the Foli8 website and nurture organic traffic/ sales

To continue outreach to subscribers through e-shots etc

To use Foli8 to support Planteria pitches and offerings

To promote Foli8 through discount schemes to Planteria clients

To further develop Christmas Tree sales opportunities

Skills Required 

Ability to develop business in existing and new areas/ clients

Understand full financials and take responsibility for profitable strategies.

Drive revenue in designated areas

Able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and clients

Entrepreneurial instinct

Ability to drive projects across the line with minimal direction

Required Qualifications and Experience 

A levels or equivalent education

Business development/leadership experience

Experience of marketing/ branding new products to existing and new clients

Experience working in an online sales environment

Software Knowledge and level of proficiency 

MS Excel – excellent knowledge

MS Outlook – very good knowledge

MS Word – very good knowledge

MS PowerPoint – very good knowledge

CRM systems – very good knowledge

Key Performance Indicators

Sales revenue targets

New business development targets

Someone who lives the company values at work, i.e. Founded On Integrity,
Dedicated To Care, Always Smart, Committed To Excellence, Relentless To Improve

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