GreenThumb Ltd
Lawn Operative
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Lawn Care Operatives – Permanent Role (Kendal)
Duration: Permanent Salary: £26,645.00 per year + £2,000 Other Than Employer (OTE) Holidays: Up to 22 days + Bank Holidays, increasing annually
About the Role
We’re GreenThumb Ltd, UK’s leading provider of lawn care with 36+ years of experience. From no-scorch technology to lawn makeovers and our new seasonal treatment cycle service, we’re passionate about helping customers achieve healthy, beautiful lawns.
Our Kendal-based team needs enthusiastic Lawn Care Operatives to join us. You’ll be training for a rewarding career in lawn care, offering excellent customer service, and transforming gardens with professional expertise.
Start your journey with a comprehensive induction and initial training—plus ongoing development opportunities!
Key responsibilities include:
Daily customer service & treatments:
- Maintain pre-visit communication (calling ahead) to co-ordinate visits.
- Visit designated customers daily, applying fertiliser & herbicide products as scheduled.
- Notify customers at start and completion of treatments, providing invoices with details.
- Advise clients on future treatments, identifying lawn issues and recommending solutions.
- Offer expert guidance on lawn care, mowing best practice, and additional treatments.
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Professional equipment & machinery:
- Operate aerators, scarifiers and lawn top-dressers during Spring/Autumn machine work (reduce moss, thatch & soil compaction).
- Clear waste safely using rakes, leaf sweepers and brooms.
- Conduct lawn analysis and provide quotations as required.
Physical & administrative duties:
- Work independently or as part of a team on physically demanding tasks—excellent fitness is essential.
- Follow strict health & safety practices, maintain a spotless company vehicle (servicing included).
- Ensure professional appearance at all times.
- Handle simple service calls and stock reporting.
Business support:
- Engage with potential customers to aid growth.
- Provide point-of-sale material as requested.
- Maintain and update stock records.
Benefits – because great work deserves great rewards
📕 Government benefits + £2k OTE | 🚗 Company van and mobile phone 👕 New uniform annually | ✅ Free training & pesticides licence 📚 Paid ongoing training | 🏥 Medical cash plan 🎅 Christmas shutdown | ⚡ Free lawn treatments 👶 Enhanced maternity & paternity pay | 🎖️ Company sick pay 📞 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme 💸 Store discounts & long service awards | 🏆 Employee of the month awards
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Are you the right fit? Check our ideal candidate criteria:
✔ Full UK manual driving licence is essential. ✔ Passion for lawn care and outdoor/manual work. ✔ Strong customer-facing skills – you’ll be consistently communicating with clients. ✔ Independent & organised, with great time management. ✔ Ability to build rapport – you’ll be the face of the company in homes/gardens. ✔ Right to work in the UK.
Beneficial experience may include:
- Maintenance/groundskeeping roles
- Gardening or landscaping
- Customer service or sales
- Delivery/postal work
Why join us?
✈️ Be part of a fast-growing industry with niche expertise. 🤝 Work for a loyal, nationwide brand with self-employed ambition. 💪 Physical but rewarding – every day, you’ll see the difference you make.
If this sounds like you – put your name forward! 📩 Click “apply” today – we can’t wait to hear from you.
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