Installation Lead

Join to apply for the Installation Lead role at Leaflike Group. Bring nature to life in exceptional spaces.

Salary & Benefits: Up to £42,000 per year | Full‑time | Competitive salary, company van, funded training, life‑quality and career progression.

Location: Head Office (Oxon, OX11 7WB) with travel to client sites across the UK.

Why Join Leaflike?

• Rewarding, Hands‑On Leadership – Lead and carry out installations of living walls and biophilic displays in some of the UK’s most prestigious spaces.
• Fair Pay for Your Expertise – Salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience, with performance bonus potential.
• Tools to Do the Job Properly – Fully equipped company van for work use, with tools, equipment, and funded training (IPAF, CSCS, First Aid).
• Clear Career Path – Structured progression to Senior Installation Lead and beyond for high performers.
• Work With Purpose – Create environments that improve wellbeing, promote sustainability, and connect people with nature.
• Supportive Culture – Be part of a down‑to‑earth, can‑do team that values teamwork, willingness, integrity, and respect.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out professional installations of live, artificial, and preserved planting displays in luxury hotels, premium offices, and high‑end residential and commercial spaces.
• Interpret design drawings, technical specifications, and installation instructions accurately, ensuring every project meets Leaflike’s quality standards.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks for a small team of installers, providing on‑the‑job guidance, coaching, and support.
• Conduct on‑site adjustments, snagging, and basic repairs to ensure a flawless finish before handover.
• Coordinate logistics with the Head of Projects and Warehouse, including loading, unloading, vehicle use, tools, and materials.
• Maintain 5‑star housekeeping standards for vans, tools, and work areas.
• Work safely at all times, following method statements, using appropriate PPE, and ensuring your team does the same.
• Represent Leaflike professionally on site, communicating clearly and courteously with clients, contractors, and site staff.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has two years’ experience leading, supervising, or mentoring others (formal or informal).
• Has three or more years’ experience in carpentry, joinery, fit‑out, landscaping, or a similar hands‑on trade and is skilled and safe with power tools and hand tools.
• Is confident reading and working from technical drawings and installation plans.
• Brings a keen eye for detail and takes real pride in producing high‑standard work.
• Is reliable, punctual, and comfortable with early starts and physically demanding work.
• Can stay calm under pressure, solve practical on‑site challenges, and know when to elevate.
• Holds a clean UK driving licence and is confident driving a van to different sites.
• Ideally holds or is willing to gain CSCS, IPAF, and First Aid at Work (training funded).
• Shares our values of Willingness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect, and enjoys creating beautiful spaces that connect people with nature.

Sound Like a Good Fit? Let’s Talk!

If you’re a skilled, hands‑on professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering quality work, and working in premium environments, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out for a quick chat or apply directly with your CV and a short note about your installation and team leadership experience.

About Leaflike

Leaflike is an innovator in biophilic design, focused on transforming spaces into nature‑inspired environments. With 25 years of horticultural expertise, we’ve created standout designs for top UK brands and luxury hotels, aiming to be a world leader in our field.