Soft Landscaping Team Lead: Hands-On Garden Manager

Leverton Rose Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leverton Rose Ltd, in partnership with a company near Bingham, Nottinghamshire, seeks a Soft Landscaping/Maintenance Team Leader for a permanent role. This hands-on position heads up a small team across residential and commercial settings, combining garden design, construction and ongoing maintenance.

The ideal candidate has horticulture experience, excellent plant knowledge, and is comfortable planning, delegating and liaising with clients while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture and garden maintenance.
• Comprehensive plant knowledge.
• Skilled in the use of garden machinery.
• Able to plan and delegate work within the team.
• Conscientious, hardworking and able to thrive on physical labour.
• Willingness to apply your skills.
• Excellent customer liaison skills.
• Experience of scheduling/planning upcoming work.
• Adherence to health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Head up a soft landscaping/garden maintenance team.
• Hands-on gardening and management of a small, dynamic team.
• Plan, schedule and delegate upcoming work.
• Ensure strict health & safety procedures are followed.
• Enforce company rules and procedures regarding tools and equipment.
• Communicate via email with clients and team.

Skills

Horticulture

Plant knowledge

Team leadership

Garden machinery

Tools

Garden machinery

Job description

Leverton Rose Ltd, in partnership with a company near Bingham, Nottinghamshire, seeks a Soft Landscaping/Maintenance Team Leader for a permanent role. This hands-on position heads up a small team across residential and commercial settings, combining garden design, construction and ongoing maintenance.

The ideal candidate has horticulture experience, excellent plant knowledge, and is comfortable planning, delegating and liaising with clients while adhering to safety standards.