Team Leader

MorePeople; Essex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for work use

Training and development

Long-term progression

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Team Leader in Essex to oversee garden and grounds maintenance operations. You will lead a practical team, manage day-to-day tasks, and ensure safety, efficiency, and high-quality standards across diverse outdoor projects. The role combines hands-on work with on-site leadership in a growing horticultural business.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Previous experience leading people or coordinating work on site.
• Willingness to remain actively involved in practical work.
• Clear and dependable communication.
• Good organisation and ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and organise/deliver work across the business.
• Work practically alongside the team to ensure safe, efficient and high-standard outcomes.
• Maintain monitoring and reporting on daily tasks and progress.

Skills

Gardening

Team leadership

On-site coordination

Health and safety

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Tools

Tools & machinery handling

Job description

Team Leader | Essex | £30,000+

Are you looking for your next opportunity? An established horticultural business is looking for an experienced Team Leader to join its growing operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that has been in horticultural services for over 18 years.

They provide garden and grounds maintenance, predominantly for private clients, alongside work for commercial clients and public authorities

What's on offer?

• A long-term position, with a strong opportunity for progression
• Company van for work use
• Monday-Friday working hours
• Varied work across horticulture, grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Training and development to support your progression
• The chance to become a key member of an established and growing business
• A hands‑on role with variety, working outdoors and alongside an experienced team

What's the job?

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Team Leader to help organise and deliver work across the business.

The successful candidate will lead from the front, working practically alongside the team while helping to ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

What are we looking for?

• Strong practical experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping or another relevant practical environment
• Previous experience leading people or coordinating work on site
• Willingness to remain actively involved in practical work
• High personal standards and good attention to detail
• Confidence to address poor standards appropriately
• Clear and dependable communication
• A calm and professional manner with clients and colleagues
• Good organisation and the ability to manage changing priorities
• Reliable reporting and record-keeping
• Sound judgement and willingness to accept responsibility
• An adaptable and team-focused approach
• Experience using relevant tools and machinery safely
• A full UK driving licence