Team Leader | Landscaping & Horticulture | Up to £36,000 + Benefits | Kent / South East London
Lead from the front on high-profile soft landscaping projects!
We’re hiring an experienced Team Leader with strong horticultural knowledge to manage and motivate site teams across a range of commercial landscaping projects. If you're confident coordinating on-site works, take pride in quality finishes, and want to grow your leadership career in horticulture, this is a fantastic next step.
About the Company
Join a leading commercial landscaping specialist delivering top-tier green spaces across the South East. With a diverse portfolio of schools, public spaces, and commercial builds, this fast-growing business blends hands-on horticulture with structured career development. They value hard work, team spirit, and a passion for the outdoors.
What You’ll Be Doing (The Role)
Leading small teams on soft landscaping installation and maintenance projects
Planning daily site tasks and ensuring work is completed on time and to spec
Working hands-on with turfing, planting, mulching, and general horticultural duties
Ensuring health & safety compliance and maintaining high site standards
Liaising with project managers and site contacts to coordinate logistics
Training and mentoring junior operatives to build team capability About You
Proven experience as a Landscaping Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Landscaper
Strong soft landscaping and horticultural background
Confident managing small teams and taking ownership of site delivery
Able to read and interpret site plans and planting schedules
Skilled in operating landscaping tools and small machinery
Full UK driving licence essential (company vehicle may be provided) What’s In It For You?
Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience
Ongoing training and clear progression pathway
Full-time, Monday–Friday hours with early finishes
Tools, PPE, and equipment all provided
Friendly and supportive team culture
Opportunity to work on standout projects with long-term job security If this is an opportunity that sounds of interest, and you have experience in Horticultural Landscaping as a Team Leader or are looking to step into this position, please get in touch with Sam Patuzzo from Samuel James for more information