Irrigation Maintenance Manager

Job Title

Garden Irrigation Maintenance Manager

Bright Earth specialises in designing, installing and maintaining smart lighting and irrigation systems. We have a passion for using the latest products and materials to give our customers the best available.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Irrigation Maintenance Manager to join our growing business. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, confident communicating with clients, and hands‑on with system monitoring, servicing and maintenance visits

• Client Communication
  • Communicating with clients clearly and professionally
  • Keeping customers informed when system issues or alerts arise
  • Providing updates and advice during maintenance visits
• Managing Your Schedule
  • Managing your own daily schedule and workload
  • Organising and planning site visits for maximum efficiency
  • Scheduling and completing ad‑hoc callouts when required
• Daily Monitoring & Smart System Management
  • Daily monitoring of irrigation systems using Hydrawise and Linktap platforms
  • Checking for alerts, faults, or unusual behaviour
  • Contacting clients proactively if anything is showing that requires attention
• Seasonal Start‑Ups & Shut‑Downs
  • Completing all irrigation system start‑ups (spring commissioning)
  • Completing all irrigation system shut‑downs / winterisation
  • Ensuring systems are running correctly and efficiently for the season
• Maintenance Visits
  • Carrying out monthly maintenance checks for customers on a maintenance package
  • Testing zones, checking coverage, ensuring correct scheduling and runtime
  • Inspecting valves, heads, drip lines, sensors, pressure and general system condition
  • Updating customer notes/logs after each visit
• Installation
  • This role included joining the installation team during the quieter winter months

• Experience in irrigation system servicing and fault finding
• Prior knowledge of the smart irrigation apps (especially Hydrawise and Linktap) desirable but not essential as training will be given
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Highly organised and capable of managing your own workload
• A practical, hands‑on approach and happy working outdoors
• Full UK driving licence required

If you are looking to build your expertise, have a flexible can‑do attitude, have good leadership and organisation skills and importantly are happy to work outside this could be the perfect role for you.

We are based in St Albans but work throughout Hertfordshire and North London. Candidate must hold a full UK driver’s licence.

Competitive Pay All equipment is provided Bright Earth Branded Uniform Pension

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