Maintenance Fitter Jobs in New Zealand

Are you a plant enthusiast with a green thumb and a passion for customer service? We have an exciting full-time opportunity where you will visit businesses, about 3-4 days a week, to care for the indoor plants. The other 1-2 days per week will be managing the plant care, delivery, setting up plants / green walls for events and general planting / gardening at both the depot and on sites.

What is in it for you?

• Permanent role - Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30-5pm. Around 45 hours a week.
• Competitive hourly rate depending on your experience.
• Opportunity to work independently and travel to various client locations. Not sitting at a desk all day.
• Engage in a rewarding role where you can make a visible impact on both plant and people health whilst providing customer satisfaction.
• Be part of a supportive team that shares your passion for plants, who appreciates and rewards your efforts.
• Opportunity to travel and stay in other locations. Not essential if you can't.

Tasks include:

• Visit client locations about to care for indoor plants. This includes pruning, watering, dusting (yes dusting the leaves), and inspecting plants for pests and diseases.
• Ensure that plants are healthy and thriving, providing tailored care to meet their specific needs.
• Assist in managing the plant warehouse, including maintaining stock levels and preparing plants for delivery.
• General gardening duties at the depot and on sites, contributing to the overall maintenance and presentation of plants.
• Setting up, delivery and care of plants and green walls for events and displays.
• General assistance to other staff and keeping the site clean and tidy.

Role Requirements:

• Must have a valid, full Class 1 driver's license for travel to customer sites.
• Confident in driving and parking a van around Christchurch including the central city.
• Ability to provide excellent service, build rapport with clients, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Physically able to carry large pot plants and happy to get your hands dirty with general gardening/planting.
• Passion for plant care and hands-on experience in gardening or plant maintenance.
• A horticultural qualification is a plus but not essential-your love for plants and willingness to learn is what counts!
• Must already living in and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand - NZ / Aust Citizenship or NZ Permanent Residency. Overseas candidates will not be considered. This role is not suitable for visa sponsorship.

Applications will be processed as received.

If you have a keen eye for plant health, enjoy hands-on physical work, and have the personality for dealing with people, we want to hear from you!

Apply online now with your CV and if you have not worked in this type of role before please provide a cover letter detailing your green thumb / plant 🌿 and customer service experience.

If you have any questions, call Andrew on 021 949 174