Assistant Landscape Team Leader
Location: Exeter, Devon
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Ready to take the next step in your landscaping career?
Are you an experienced hard landscaper who is ready for more responsibility?
Do you enjoy helping others, leading by example and taking pride in producing exceptional work?
Would you like the opportunity to develop into a Landscape Team Leader with one of the South West’s leading award-winning landscaping companies?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About Atlantes Landscapes
Atlantes Landscapes is an award-winning landscape design and construction company based in Exeter, delivering exceptional gardens throughout Devon and the South West.
Our reputation has been built on outstanding craftsmanship, innovative design and an unwavering commitment to quality. Every project we undertake reflects our passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and delivering an exceptional experience for our clients.
Our achievements include:
* RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal
* APL Best New Company Award
* Multiple APL National Landscaping Awards
* Constructionline Gold Accredited
* ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Certified
As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Landscape Team Leader to join our team.
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About the Role
This is a genuine career development opportunity.
You’ll work alongside our experienced Team Leaders, assisting with the day-to-day management of projects while developing the leadership skills required to become a Team Leader yourself.
You’ll help oversee projects, support the team on site, maintain exceptional standards of workmanship and provide leadership whenever required, including covering holidays and sickness.
This role is ideal for an experienced landscaper who enjoys responsibility and is ready to take the next step in their career.
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Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Team Leader with the day-to-day running of landscaping projects.
* Lead the team when the Team Leader is unavailable.
* Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
* Help plan daily workloads and organise labour, materials and equipment.
* Carry out quality checks throughout each project.
* Motivate, support and encourage other members of the team.
* Lead by example through your attitude, workmanship and professionalism.
* Promote excellent Health & Safety standards at all times.
* Help maintain company vehicles, tools and machinery.
* Complete site records and communicate progress with management.
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About You
We’re looking for someone who is technically excellent, dependable and ambitious.
Essential
* Minimum 6 years’ experience in hard landscaping.
* Excellent practical knowledge of:
* Porcelain paving
* Natural stone paving
* Block paving
* Timber decking
* Timber structures
* Retaining walls
* Drainage
* Fencing
* Setting out and levels
* Concrete works
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills.
* Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
* Good understanding of site Health & Safety.
* The ambition to develop into a Team Leader.
What Makes Someone Successful at Atlantes?
We’re proud of the culture we’ve created and we’re looking for people who share our values.
The people who thrive at Atlantes:
* Take pride in producing exceptional workmanship.
* Care about the finer details.
* Lead by example, even when nobody is watching.
* Support and encourage their teammates.
* Enjoy learning and developing new skills.
* Take ownership and solve problems.
* Communicate openly and professionally.
* Want to build a long-term career, not simply find another job.
* Genuinely care about delivering an outstanding experience for every client.
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What We Offer
* Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000, depending on experience.
* Company pension.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Private Dental Insurance.
* Gym membership allowance.
* 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
* Branded work clothing.
* All tools and equipment provided.
* Ongoing training and personal development.
* A structured pathway towards becoming a Landscape Team Leader.
* The opportunity to work on award-winning landscaping projects.
* A friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
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Why Join Atlantes?
At Atlantes, we don’t just build award-winning gardens—we build careers.
We invest in our people, encourage personal development and recognise those who consistently demonstrate commitment, professionalism and exceptional workmanship.
This is more than a landscaping role. It’s an opportunity to become part of a close-knit team that takes enormous pride in creating some of the finest gardens in the South West.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and believe you have what it takes to become one of our future Team Leaders, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start building your future with Atlantes Landscapes.
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Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Experience:
- Hard Landscape: 6 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
