Bespoke Landscaping Team Leader

Idverde; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping service provider in Wickford is seeking a Bespoke Landscaping Team Leader to supervise various soft and hard landscaping projects. Responsibilities include team supervision, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining health and safety practices. The ideal candidate has experience in landscaping, a strong health and safety mindset, and a valid UK driving license. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programmes

Volunteering policy

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Prior experience in soft & hard landscaping including planting, turfing, and mulching.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A full valid UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team on landscaping projects.
• Ensure quality standards are met during project execution.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Skills

Soft landscaping

Hard landscaping

Health and safety mindset

Team supervision

Job description

Overview

Bespoke Landscaping Team Leader – Location: Wickford, Essex. Hourly rate: £13.50-13.80. Contract type: Permanent. Working hours: Full time, 45 hours per week 07:00-16:30 Monday to Friday.

About the role

As a Bespoke Landscaping Team Leader, you will supervise a small team working on various bespoke, high-quality soft and hard landscaping projects within our construction area. This could be anything from a new build, front lawn, rear garden, or public open space. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, learn more and provide high quality work for numerous exciting contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team on soft and hard landscaping projects.
• Oversee project execution from planning to completion, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and clients as required.
• Maintain health and safety practices and promote a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Prior experience in soft & hard landscaping including planting, turfing, mulching, tree planting & seeding.
• Hard landscaping experience would be an advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A full valid UK driving licence.
• A valid CSCS card is an advantage but not essential - but must be willing to obtain one to secure this position.
• A strong health and safety mindset.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation. In the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.