Landscaping Team Leader - Suffolk

We are seeking a Landscaping Team Leader to join our client based near Woodbridge in Suffolk. This full time permanent employed role.

The Company

Our client is a wellrespected plant production nursery and arboretum with an extensive botanic collection. They are specialist growers of a large range of rare and unusual plants trees and shrubs and are located on a 30 acre plus site with a workforce of around 15. Our client is committed to growing genuine English grown and English provenance native trees and hedging and have a fantastic reputation within their industry.

The business also design and create plantbased and environmental landscape schemes for a wide range of private and commercial clients.

They use plants to provide civil engineering solutions and also specialise in conservation habitat creation and the natural landscape. From creation of woodland hedgerow planting and wildlife habitats to construction of large lakes and ponds. In addition to these projects they also provide tree and shrub planting services for clients around East Anglia but mainly within Suffolk.

The Job

This is a varied and handson role within a small business where tasks and responsibilities will rotate with each season. Largely based onsite working on customers projects the post also involves time spent at the nursery working on planting and assisting with general nursery duties including some maintenance work during the summer months.

Working in a small team of 24 others as the Team Leader youll work closely with the Operations Manager and Designer to execute projects to ensure customer satisfaction. Youll be travelling to scheduled jobs mainly around Suffolk which vary in duration depending on the nature of the project. Some days you might attend several planting jobs locally and other times youll be spending several days or weeks working at one location on a project.

This is a customerfacing role representing the business so its important that in addition to good team leadership and communication skills youre professional and can deliver high standards of customer service.

Youll often be working unsupervised so a level of responsibility and common sense are important!

Requirements

• Proven experience in landscaping farming civil engineering or construction (essential)
• An interest in nature wildlife and the environment (essential)
• Used to physical work and happy to work outside in all weather conditions (essential)
• Good leadership skills would be an advantage (or potential to demonstrate in future)
• Experience in a range of landscape & grounds maintenance equipment tools e.g. mowers brush & hedge cutters
• An organised approach with the ability to work efficiently and accurately
• A good standard of general external DIY skills would be useful
• A good eye for symmetry

• A good team player with a willingness to be flexible to assist colleagues across the whole company as per the businesses needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a friendly nature and professionalism
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of customers; delivering high standards of customer service and company representation
• A valid UK driving license (essential). Any points/driving convictions must be declared within the application process.

Hours & Pay

This role is a fulltime position working five days a week Monday to Friday. During the Winter months youll work from 7:30 16:00 whilst the rest of the year youll work from 7:30 17:00. From AprilOctober you will be required to carry out weekend watering duties on a rota with the rest of the team. This will be paid as overtime.

The successful candidate will be paid a competitive annual salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.

In Return

This is a rare chance to join a highly regarded nursery and arboretum working on incredibly exciting projects. They are a small happy and passionate team within the business who care deeply about conservation and the environment and get to work in some of the most stunning locations across Suffolk. There is progression on offer for the right candidate.

How to Apply

Please apply to Kate Howes through our website or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV to

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However as we are a small twoperson independent agency if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. Weve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish! years recruitment experience between us. Were friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client the employer. We act as the introducers so if you are successful you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions Get in touch!

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