Horticultural Technician

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Job Title: Horticultural Technician Reports To: Horticultural Team Lead Location: Dublin Salary: €34,000 - €37,000 Employment Type: Full-time Our Horticultural Technicians are responsible for delivering and upholding exceptional interior landscaping maintenance standards across Universal Floral client sites in and around Dublin. Founded in Dublin in the 1960s by Noel Caffrey and proudly passed down through generations, the Universal Floral family business has built a strong reputation for transforming workplaces across Ireland and beyond. We work with organisations to create environments that are more productive, welcoming, and sustainable - bringing everyday spaces to life through thoughtful, nature-led design. As we continue to grow, were looking for talented individuals to join our team. Youll be part of a company that blends decades of experience with fresh thinking, delivering biophilic design solutions ranging from vibrant office planting to striking roof gardens and living walls. If youre passionate about creating inspiring spaces and want to contribute to a business with deep roots and a forward-looking vision, wed love to hear from you. Combining technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence to ensure optimal plant health, visual impact, and client satisfaction, this role ensures our clients truly realise the full value of beautifully designed, plant-filled spaces. At Universal Floral, we believe that thoughtfully designed planting does more than just enhance aesthetics, it transforms workplaces. Our installations improve employee wellbeing, boost productivity, elevate brand perception, and create more welcoming, inspiring spaces for both employees and visitors. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Service & Quality Standards - Deliver high-quality scheduled maintenance visits, including watering, feeding, pruning, cleaning and detailed plant care to our clients. - Monitor plant health and proactively identify pests, disease, irrigation issues or environmental concerns. - Carry out authorised replacements and ensure all planting consistently meets Universal Floral quality standards. - Maintain planters and surrounding areas to an exceptional presentation standard. - Identify opportunities to enhance plant displays and overall site quality. Customer Service and Client Engagement - Act as a key point of contact on client sites, representing the company to a high standard. - Respond to client queries in a timely, knowledgeable and courteous manner. - Provide updates and recommendations where appropriate to improve plant performance or aesthetics. - Build positive working relationships with clients to support retention and service excellence. Reporting and Operational Communication - Record all maintenance activities accurately using company systems. - Identify service gaps, risks or improvement opportunities and report these clearly to the Dublin operations team. - Follow up on any issues and ensure timely resolution. - Escalate plant health concerns or site-specific challenges as soon as they arise. Health, Safety and Compliance - Work safely at all times in accordance with company policies, following all method statements and risk assessments, identifying hazards and taking corrective action. - Adhere to all client-specific health & safety policies and site induction requirements. - Wear required PPE and identification while on client sites. - Perform pre-use inspections of equipment. - Ensure safe driving practices in compliance with road safety legislation. - Support company sustainability initiatives. Requirements and Experience - A qualification in horticulture with relevant experience or 4+ years of practical experience in a maintenance or similar operational role - Advanced knowledge of plant care, pest control and interior landscape management - High attention to detail with a strong quality mindset - Confident communication skills with experience dealing directly with clients - The ability to work independently and manage time effectively - Full, clean EU driving licence Other organisations may call this role Grower, Gardening Technician, Horticultural Assistant, Gardening Assistant, Gardener, Horticulture Technician, or Horticulture Assistant. So, if you want to join us as a Horticultural Technician, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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