Team Leader

We have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, driven, Team Leaders in the Southern Region. We are offering competitive salaries (£25k to 35k depending on experience etc.) with additional regular bonus payments for excellence. (We also have openings for Senior & Junior Operatives so contact us for details of these positions too!)

Team Leaders have key roles reporting to the Project or Contracts Manager. The purpose of the role is to coordinate and supervise direct and subcontracted labour on site to ensure that landscape construction projects are completed on time, within budget and to a high quality standard.

Role and Responsibilities          

• Day to day co-ordination and supervision of direct and sub-contracted staff.
• Management and allocation of resources including plant, equipment, vehicles and materials
• Supporting the contract manager/s on a wide range of landscape projects in line with our Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Undertake safety and quality inspections and audits.
• Client communication and relationship building.
• Completing site inspections and maintaining site records.
• Driving outputs and motivating teams.
• Ensuring a high standard of work.
• Mentoring and coaching of staff.
• Follow programs and schedules of work.
• Interpret layout drawings, set out stock & follow specifications

Requirements:

The candidate will ideally have most, but not necessarily all, of the following:

• Practical experience within the landscape construction industry
• Supervisory experience
• Appropriate CSCS/SSSTS/SMSTS/CPCS competency qualifications
• A formal qualification in horticulture (preferred)
• Full current driving license & Trailer Test
• Experience of leading teams and or coordinating the work of others
• Excellent customer service skills
• Be Results Driven
• Excellent organisational, communication and planning skills

We envisage this position leading to one of Supervisor