Landscape Leading Hand/2IC & Tradespersons

Vitality Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

18% holiday bonus

$1K referral bonus

Job summary

Vitality Recruitment is seeking a Landscape Leading Hand / 2IC for a respected South East Queensland landscaping company. The role involves leading crews on commercial projects, with a Project Manager backing you, and a permanent full-time position with attractive pay and benefits.

You’ll be responsible for onsite leadership, KPI communication, and ensuring quality workmanship with a strong horticultural focus. The role offers a company vehicle and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Horticulture and/or Landscape Construction.
• Working at Heights, Yellow Card, First Aid and CPR are essential.
• 3+ years in commercial landscaping; 2+ years as Leading Hand or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews and subcontractors on commercial projects.
• Own the site; manage deliveries and keep crew and machinery running smoothly.
• Drive quality and efficiency from subcontractors.
• Explain KPIs to the team so everyone knows the target.
• Deliver landscape construction works to plan and to a high standard.
• Work with concrete, masonry, paving and timber.
• Bring plantings and finishes to life with horticultural know-how.
• Follow safety procedures and site documentation.
• Work alongside your Leading Hand and the wider crew.

Education

Trade qualification in Horticulture and/or Landscape Construction

Working at Heights

Yellow Card

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Your skills deserve a crew that backs them.

Join one of South East Queensland’s most respected landscaping companies, known for the quality of its commercial work. With our project pipeline growing, we’re hiring a Leading Hand / 2IC and Tradespersons who want permanent work, great benefits and a team that has their back.

What’s in it for you

Permanent full time with an attractive hourly rate plus an 18% holiday bonus

Company vehicle (Leading Hand/2IC)

Rain day inclusion, so bad weather never costs you a pay

40 hours a week, 6:30am to 3:00pm

Worksites close to home, so less time on the road

$1K bonus when you refer a good mate

Safety award of the month and regular crew BBQs

A real work-life balance and a team that backs its people

Role 1: Landscape Leading Hand / 2IC

Step up and run the show on the tools and on site. You’ll lead crews and subcontractors on commercial projects, with the Project Manager in your corner.

What you’ll do

Touch base daily with the PM on works in progress

Lead your crew and subcontractors

Own the site, keeping people and machinery running smoothly

Control and sign off on deliveries

Drive quality and efficiency from subcontractors

Explain KPIs to the team so everyone knows the target

What you’ll bring

3+ years in commercial landscaping

2+ years as a Leading Hand or similar

Accurate handling of purchase orders, budget tracking, safety documentation and site paperwork

Experience with concrete placement, masonry, paving and timber work

Sound horticultural knowledge

General Construction Induction Card

Essential: Trade qualification in Horticulture and/or Landscape Construction, Working at Heights, Yellow Card, First Aid and CPR

Love seeing a project come together? Join a skilled crew and put your craft to work on commercial jobs that stand out.

What you’ll do

Deliver landscape construction works to plan and to a high standard

Work with concrete, masonry, paving and timber

Bring plantings and finishes to life with your horticultural know-how

Follow safety procedures and site documentation

Work alongside your Leading Hand and the wider crew

What you’ll bring

Experience in the commercial landscape industry

Sound knowledge of horticulture

Experience with concrete placement, masonry, paving and timber work

General Construction Induction Card

Essential: Trade qualification in Horticulture and/or Landscape Construction, Working at Heights, Yellow Card, First Aid and CPR