Installation Lead

Leaflike; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company van with tools

Funded training (IPAF, CSCS, First Aid

Career progression

Job summary

Leaflike is seeking an Installation Lead to bring nature to life in exceptional spaces across the UK. Based from Head Office in Oxfordshire (OX11 7WB) with UK travel, you will lead a small team to install living walls and biophilic displays in luxury hotels, premium offices, and high-end residential and commercial spaces.

You will interpret design drawings, coordinate on-site tasks, and ensure installations meet Leaflike’s exacting quality standards.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others (formal or informal).
• Three+ years in carpentry, joinery, fit-out, landscaping, or similar hands-on trade; skilled with power and hand tools.
• Confident reading and using technical drawings/installation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional installations of live, artificial, and preserved planting displays in luxury spaces.
• Interpret drawings and specs to ensure Leaflike quality standards.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks for a small install team; provide on-site guidance.
• Conduct on-site adjustments, snagging, and repairs for a flawless handover.
• Coordinate logistics with Head of Projects and Warehouse; manage vans, tools, and materials.
• Maintain 5-star housekeeping for vans and work areas.
• Work safely with PPE and method statements; lead by example on site.
• Represent Leaflike professionally to clients, contractors, and site staff.

Skills

Two years leadership experience

Carpentry/Joinery/Hand-on trades

Read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

UK driving licence

CSCS (preferred)

IPAF (preferred)

First Aid at Work (preferred)

Tools

CSCS

IPAF

First Aid at Work

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 elevate.
• 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.