Bespoke Landscaping Team Leader

Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time, 45 hours per week (07:00-16:30 Monday to Friday)
Location: Wickford, SS12 9EJ

Hourly rate: £14.00 - £15.00 DOE

As a Bespoke Landscaping Team Leader, you will oversee a variety of high‑quality soft and hard landscaping projects within our construction area. This could include new builds, front and rear gardens, or public open spaces. You will lead the team in delivering daily landscaping duties according to the project brief, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards across multiple exciting contracts.

You will also mentor and support operatives, coordinating tasks and maintaining efficient workflow on site.

• Prior experience in soft & hard landscaping including planting, turfing, mulching, tree planting & seeding.
• Hard landscaping experience would be an advantage.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong health and safety mindset.

As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

• Career development:
  Opportunities for advancement through bespoke apprenticeship programmes, an extensive in‑house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment:
  Work alongside passionate and talented colleagues in a diverse setting.
• Meaningful impact:
  Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package:
  Rewards and well‑being support, including life‑choice benefits for all circumstances.

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family‑friendly policies:
  Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Health Care Cash Plan:
  Private health and insurance cover (opt‑in).
• Employee Assistance Programmes for personal and professional support.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support:
  Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme:
  Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes:
  Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy:
  Two days per year to support a chosen cause.
• Mental health support:
  Comprehensive resources and assistance.

About Idverde:
Europe’s largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation – with a legacy dating back to 1919, a £250 million turnover, and a commitment to positive change across the UK.