Job Description

Japanese Knotweed Technician – London

📍 Full-time | Permanent
💷 £28,000–£30,000 DOE + Overtime + Company Van & Fuel Card

Join a Growing Environmental Services Team

Do you enjoy being on the road, working outdoors, and taking pride in practical hands-on work? We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Japanese Knotweed Technician to join an expanding team across London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys independence, variety in their day, and wants to build a long-term career in specialist environmental treatment services. No previous experience in Japanese knotweed treatment is required — full training and support will be provided.

You’ll travel to a variety of residential and commercial sites carrying out treatment programmes, helping clients protect their properties while ensuring industry-leading safety and environmental standards are maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Japanese Knotweed Technician, your responsibilities will include:

✅ Carrying out Japanese knotweed treatments using approved treatment methods and chemicals
✅ Following management plans and industry regulations to prevent the spread of invasive species
✅ Maintaining accurate treatment records and client documentation
✅ Ensuring excellent biosecurity procedures on every site
✅ Providing professional and friendly customer service at all times
✅ Maintaining your allocated company van and equipment
✅ Working safely and adhering to all Health & Safety procedures
✅ Using company-issued technology, including an iPad, to complete reports and records

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who is:

✔ Reliable, organised, and self-motivated
✔ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
✔ Happy driving to multiple locations across London and surrounding areas
✔ Professional and customer-focused
✔ Physically fit and capable of hands-on work
✔ Eager to learn and develop new skills

Essential Requirements

🚗 Full clean UK driving licence
📘 PA1 & PA6 qualifications – Safe Use of Pesticides & Handheld Applicator
(or willingness to complete training provided)

What You’ll Receive

✨ Full training and ongoing support
🚐 Company van and fuel card
💰 Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
🦺 Full PPE and equipment provided
📱 Company iPad supplied
📈 Career progression opportunities within a growing operation

Why Apply?

This role offers more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a career in a specialist environmental sector where your work genuinely makes a difference. Every day is different, and you’ll gain valuable technical skills while working independently across a wide range of sites.

If you’re hardworking, dependable, and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.