Irrigation Technician | Static Private Estate | Hampshire
From Horticruitment
Position: Irrigation Technician
Client: Private Estate
Salary & Benefits: £40,000 DOE Plus Excellent Benefits
Geographical Area: Hampshire/ Wiltshire
Job Brief Number: U138
The Role
This role requires a capable Irrigation Maintenance Technician to take responsibility for the servicing, fault diagnosis, repair, maintenance and improvement of irrigation systems across the Estate, Park, Gardens and the surrounding parkland landscape.
The jobholder will have strong fault-finding skills, a proactive approach to system maintenance, and the ability to deliver reliable and efficient irrigation solutions across multiple sites. This is a hands-on technical role, working closely with the Head Gardener and Team Leaders to ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently, safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and best practice. Occasionally situations may arise that require the jobholder to perform other duties or tasks as may be requested by the Estate’s Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
As Irrigation Technician you will:
Irrigation System Maintenance:
- Lead the maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of irrigation systems across all designated sites.
- Carry out ongoing maintenance, diagnostics, commissioning, repair and winterisation of automatic irrigation systems throughout the growing season.
- Ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently, safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and best practice.
- Support the continual improvement and modernisation of irrigation infrastructure, including the implementation of smart and water-saving technologies where appropriate.
Water Management:
- Monitor water consumption and usage across gardens, landscapes, lake and cascade systems, and rainwater harvesting infrastructure, including glasshouse storage tanks.
- Prepare and maintain annual condition, performance and water usage reports.
Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Head Gardener and Team Leaders to schedule maintenance activities, prioritise urgent repairs and minimise disruption to operations.
- Provide technical advice and communicate effectively with colleagues regarding irrigation performance, maintenance requirements and water efficiency initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the garden team to ensure efficient operations and minimise disruption to garden activities.
Attention to Detail:
- Regularly inspect irrigation systems across all designated sites to identify faults, maintenance requirements and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure irrigation equipment and infrastructure is maintained to a high standard and is operating reliably and efficiently.
Health, Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure all your activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations and best practices.
- Read and understand any relevant risk assessments and follow / implement safety protocols as directed by the Head Gardener and Team Leaders.
And finally….
Ensure that the gardens, landscapes and wider Estate benefit from reliable, efficient and well-maintained irrigation systems, regardless of the weather or any operational challenges that may arise!
Essential requirements include:
- Experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of commercial irrigation systems.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair both electrical and mechanical irrigation faults.
- Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities across multiple locations.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- Experience using computers for reporting, record keeping and email communication.
Desirable skills include:
- Relevant horticultural, irrigation or engineering qualification.
- Technical knowledge of irrigation controllers, valves, sensors and pop-up irrigation systems, with manufacturers such as Hunter, Rain Bird and Toro.
- Knowledge of water efficiency regulations and smart irrigation technologies.
Working Conditions
This position requires physical activity, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. The
Irrigation Technician will work in various areas of the Estate and may be required to work flexible hours, typically Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and out-of-hours working required to respond to emergency irrigation repairs
Benefits
25 days holiday, 5% employer pension contribution, Subsidised private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – A confidential service designed to support employees with personal and
professional challenges that may impact their home life, work life, health, and overall well-being and Discretionary bonus.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Irrigation Technician, Irrigation Engineer, Irrigation Maintenance Technician, Irrigation Specialist, Irrigation Service Engineer, or Horticultural Irrigation Technician looking to join a prestigious private estate in Hampshire. If you have strong technical and fault-finding skills, enjoy practical hands-on work and have experience maintaining, repairing and improving commercial irrigation systems, this could be an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for irrigation across a diverse and well-established Estate landscape.
If this Irrigation Technician role is of interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ above or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or email sara@horticruitment.com.
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