Landscaping Team Leader (Open Space & Site)

Talent Solutions - Idverde RPO; Carrville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company is seeking Soft & Hard Landscaping Team Leaders in Northampton. Responsibilities include leading landscaping tasks, ensuring efficiency and safety, and supervising team members. Candidates should have strong experience in soft landscaping and desirable skills in hard landscaping. A full UK driving license and a CSCS card are essential.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Rewards package prioritizing wellbeing

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in soft landscaping, including planting and turfing.
• Experience in hard landscaping like paving and decking is beneficial.
• Previous leadership experience is highly desirable.
• CSCS card is essential.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead soft and hard landscaping tasks to project standards.
• Supervise and coordinate team members.
• Ensure tasks are performed efficiently and safely.

Skills

Soft landscaping experience

Hard landscaping knowledge

Team leadership experience

Full valid UK driving licence

Knowledge of trees and shrubs

Job description

Overview

• Location: Northampton
• Hourly Rate: From £14.80, depending on experience and qualifications held
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 06:30-16:30

Role

Soft & Hard Landscaping Team Leaders (Open Space & Site based) – We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic Soft & Hard Landscape Team Leaders to join our construction team in Northampton. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the completion of soft landscaping tasks, such as small tractor driving, seeding, ground preparation, shrub planting and tree installation of various outdoor, open spaces. You will be responsible for ensuring that all tasks are carried out in an efficient and safe manner by yourself and your team, and that these environments are not only aesthetically pleasing but also healthy and safe for future public enjoyment.

Responsibilities

As part of the construction team, you will lead and carry out soft and hard landscaping tasks to project standards, including planting, ground preparation, seeding, shrub planting, tree installation, paving, slabbing and decking where applicable. You will ensure tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and to the required quality, supervising and coordinating team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in soft landscaping, including planting, turfing and ground preparation.
• Experience in hard landscaping, such as paving, slabbing and decking would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a team leader role is highly desirable.
• A full valid UK driving licence and CSCS card is essential.
• Knowledge of trees and shrubs.
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Why join us

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career advancement and development opportunities through bespoke apprenticeship programmes, in-house training academy, coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Rewards package designed to prioritise wellbeing and support life choices.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Competitive pension scheme and resources to manage finances.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• 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.