Job Description:
At Acre Landscapes, we’re proud to be a multi award-winning Commercial Landscape Construction & Maintenance Company.
Our head office is based in Sussex and we are known for the exceptional landscapes we create and maintain throughout London and the South East. We have a strong culture in delivering excellence and, to join our dynamic team and help us bring high-quality landscape visions to life.
Due to expansion, we are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to join our team based at:
Woolwich Riverside
Why Join Acre Landscapes?
Supportive Environment: We are the proud winners of the BALI Employer Excellence Award 2023 – demonstrating our commitment to supporting our employees’ growth, fostering a supportive, positive and inclusive culture and ensuring the wellbeing of our team.
Exciting Projects: We work on Award winning, prestigious, high-specification landscape schemes for some of the UK’s leading contractors and developers all over London and the South East.
Career Growth: We provide access to tailored training and development programmes to elevate your landscape career.
Great Benefits: Company pension, 30 days paid holiday, holiday accrual scheme, profit sharing (after a qualifying period) and Benenden Healthcare & wellbeing support.
Overtime: Potential for overtime when demands require.
Inclusion: We are an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Health & Safety: A strong H&S culture with regular meetings / training to maintain the highest standards.
Right to work in the UK is essential.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a leader with experience of working on high-end sites. You will need a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, dedication to health & safety and a real passion for horticulture.
In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a team of skilled operatives and ensuring the continued high standard of grounds maintenance.
We are looking for someone who can bring:
· At least four years’ experience maintaining high-end landscapes
· A solid background (minimum one year’s experience) of managing people effectively, creating a supportive and productive working environment.
· You will have a strong practical knowledge of horticulture, grounds care and upkeep, a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic and a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
· You must hold a PA1/PA6 spraying certificate.
· You must live within a commutable distance
· Ideally you will have a full clean driving licence however this is not essential as you will be working on a static site.
The salary for the Team Leader role is £28,000 - £32,000 based on a 40 hour week.
Ready to Apply?
If you have a passion for landscaping, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 4 years (required)
- Supervising: 1 year (required)
- Horticulture: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
