Our client are currently recruiting for an experience Commercial Landscaping Supervisor/Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis.
The main responsibility of this role is to lead and oversee landscaping operations on commercial sites. The role involves supervising site teams, delivering landscaping works to specification, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This is a hands-on leadership role, working directly on-site (on the tools) while managing operatives and coordinating daily landscaping activities, reporting progress to Contracts Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and lead landscaping teams on commercial contracts and project sites
* Plan and allocate daily tasks in line with programme schedules and drawings
* Carry out and oversee commercial landscaping works, including:
* Soft landscaping (planting, turfing, soil preparation, mulching)
* Site preparation and reinstatement work
* Ensure all work meets contract specifications, drawings, and quality standards
* Monitor productivity and ensure efficient use of labour, materials, and machinery to complete works within budget.
* Enforce health & safety procedures, including site inspections and toolbox talks
* Ensure safe operation and maintenance of plant, tools, and equipment
* Liaise with main contractor site management
* Complete site documentation including daily reports, timesheets, and RAMS adjustments if required on site
* Identify variations, defects, or additional works and report to your management
* Support training and development of operatives on-site
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in commercial landscaping projects - minimum 3 yrs in similar role
Previous experience as a Chargehand, Supervisor, or Team Leader (essential)
Strong knowledge of soft landscaping techniques
Ability to read and work from landscaping drawings and specifications
Strong plant knowledge with extensive experience in planting scheme delivery
Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach
Good organisational and communication skills
Sound knowledge of health & safety within commercial construction environments
Qualifications & Licences
Full UK driving licence (essential)
CSCS card essential
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Landscaping / Horticulture (desirable)
SMSTS or SSSTS (advantageous)
Plant and machinery tickets (e.g. dumper, excavator, tractor – advantageous)
Personal Attributes
Professional and client-focused approach
Strong attention to detail and quality
Able to work under pressure to deadlines
Proactive problem-solver
What our Client Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Long-term commercial contracts and project work
Training and development opportunities
To Apply
To apply for this position, or for more information, please contact V-Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply online
Salary description
£14.50 - £16.50 per hour