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Job Post Details

Lawn Operative
Greenthumb
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3.0
Basildon SS13
£27,831 - £29,831 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

£27,831 - £29,831 a year
Employee discount, Sick pay, Employee assistance programme
Permanent, Full-time
Overtime, Monday to Friday
Basildon SS13

Full job description

Lawn Care Operative – Basildon (Essex South)

Full-time | Permanent

Swap Four Walls for Fresh Air

Ready for a change of scenery?

If you're looking for a role that's active, outdoors and different every day, GreenThumb could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Work in the fresh air, meet new people, travel across your local area and see the results of your work first-hand, while building a career with the UK's leading lawn care company as we expand our range of outdoor home services.

From creating healthier lawns to helping customers care for and improve their outdoor spaces, no two days are the same.

No previous experience is needed. We'll provide all the training, qualifications and support you need to succeed.

What You'll Do

As a Lawn Care Operative, you'll help customers get the most from their gardens by:

  • Applying professional lawn treatments
  • Diagnosing common lawn issues and offering advice
  • Carrying out seasonal lawn renovations, including aeration and scarification
  • Introducing customers to additional GreenThumb services
  • Delivering friendly, professional customer service

Why GreenThumb?

  • £27,831 starting salary + £2,000 OTE
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (plus optional overtime)
  • Company van, mobile phone and annual uniform
  • Fully funded training, including pesticide qualifications
  • Clear opportunities to develop your career
  • 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
  • Medical cash plan, company sick pay and enhanced family leave
  • Christmas shutdown, employee discounts and free lawn treatments
  • Employee Assistance Programme and recognition awards

You'll Enjoy This Role If You...

  • Prefer fresh air to fluorescent lights
  • Like being active rather than sitting at a desk all day
  • Enjoy meeting people and working independently
  • Take pride in doing a great job
  • Hold a full UK manual driving licence and have the right to work in the UK

Ready for a Better Working Day?

If you'd rather finish each day having been outdoors, stayed active and made a real difference for customers, apply today and grow your career with GreenThumb.

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