Installation Lead

Leaflike Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Funded training (IPAF, CSCS, First Aid

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

Leaflike leads the design and installation of bespoke biophilic environments across luxury spaces in the UK. As Installation Lead, you’ll head a small team to deliver installations on time, safely, and to a world-class standard, with UK travel from our Oxon base.

The role demands two years of leadership experience and at least three years in carpentry or related trades, with strong drawing literacy and a keen eye for detail. A company van and funded training accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Has two years’ experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others.
• Has three or more years’ experience in carpentry, joinery, fit-out, landscaping, or a similar hands-on trade, with power tools and hand tools.
• Able to read and work from technical drawings and installation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out installations of live, artificial, and preserved planting displays in luxury spaces.
• Interpret design drawings and technical specs to Leaflike quality standards.
• Plan daily tasks for a small team and provide on-the-job coaching.
• Conduct on-site adjustments and basic repairs for a flawless handover.
• Coordinate logistics with Head of Projects and Warehouse, including loading and unloading.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards for vans, tools, and work areas.
• Work safely with PPE and ensure the team does the same.
• Represent Leaflike professionally on site and communicate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Carpentry

Reading drawings

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Installation Lead - Bring Nature to Life in Exceptional Spaces.

Up to £45,000 per year depending on experience | Full-Time | Based from Oxon with UK Travel.

Location: Head Office (Oxon, OX11 7WB) + Travel to Client Sites Across the UK but primarily London.

Competitive Salary + Van + Funded Training | Inspiring Luxury Environments.

At Leaflike, we design and install bespoke biophilic environments that transform where people live, work, and relax - from luxury hotels and premium offices to high-end residential and flagship commercial spaces. As an Installation Lead, you’ll take the lead on bringing these designs to life, overseeing a small team to deliver exceptional installations on time, safely, and to a world-class standard.

You’ll join a supportive, family-run team that values quality, collaboration, and professionalism, working on varied projects where no two days are the same.

Why Join Leaflike?

• Rewarding, Hands-On Leadership - Lead and carry out installations of living walls and biophilic displays in some of the UK’s most prestigious spaces.
• Fair Pay for Your Expertise - Salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience, with performance bonus potential.
• Tools to Do the Job Properly - Fully equipped company van for work use, with tools, equipment, and funded training (IPAF, CSCS, First Aid).
• Clear Career Path - Structured progression to Senior Installation Lead and beyond for high performers.
• Work With Purpose - Create environments that improve wellbeing, promote sustainability, and connect people with nature.
• Supportive Culture - Be part of a down-to-earth, can-do team that values teamwork, willingness, integrity, and respect.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out professional installations of live, artificial, and preserved planting displays in luxury hotels, premium offices, and high-end residential and commercial spaces.
• Interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and installation instructions accurately, ensuring every project meets Leaflike’s quality standards.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks for a small team of installers, providing on-the-job guidance, coaching, and support.
• Conduct on-site adjustments, snagging, and basic repairs to ensure a flawless finish before handover.
• Coordinate logistics with the Head of Projects and Warehouse, including loading, unloading, vehicle use, tools, and materials.
• Maintain 5-star housekeeping standards for vans, tools, and work areas.
• Work safely at all times, following method statements, using appropriate PPE, and ensuring your team does the same.
• Represent Leaflike professionally on site, communicating clearly and courteously with clients, contractors, and site staff.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has two years’ experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others (formal or informal).
• Has three or more years’ experience in carpentry, joinery, fit-out, landscaping, or a similar hands-on trade and is skilled and safe with power tools and hand tools.
• Is confident reading and working from technical drawings and installation plans.
• Brings a keen eye for detail and takes real pride in producing high-standard work.
• Is reliable, punctual, and comfortable with early starts and physically demanding work.
• Can stay calm under pressure, solve practical on-site challenges, and know when to escalat.
• Holds a clean UK driving licence and is confident driving a van to different sites.
• Ideally holds or is willing to gain CSCS, IPAF, and First Aid at Work (training funded).
• Shares our values of Willingness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect, and enjoys creating beautiful spaces that connect people with nature.