At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting landscaping and fencing projects while working outdoors and making a real impact.
- Company: Join Thompsons Group, a forward-thinking company committed to quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health cash plan, pension scheme, and extra holidays for service.
- Other info: Opportunities for self-progression and regular social events to connect with colleagues.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values safety, collaboration, and environmental care.
- Qualifications: Experience in landscaping and fencing, strong leadership, and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
At Thompsons Group, we’re looking for a hands-on Landscaping Team Leader to join our growing environment division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vision of becoming the industry leader in quality, compliance, innovation, and culture, delivering high-quality soft landscaping and fencing projects, with scope for continued self-progression and longer-term responsibilities for the right candidate.
What we’re looking for:
- You’re a practical, motivated professional with solid experience in landscaping and fencing.
- You take pride in delivering quality work on the ground, can lead a team confidently, and are equally comfortable working on your own initiative.
- You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills and attitude directly impact the success of our projects.
Here’s what will make you stand out:
- Proven experience in soft landscaping and fencing
- Full driving licence and trailer towing experience
- Ability to work alone and to work in and supervise a team
- Able to read and understand drawings and site plans
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
- A keen eye for detail and strong organisational abilities
- A positive attitude and a drive to continuously improve processes
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines and deliver projects within budget
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
- CSCS card
- 360 excavator ticket
- Agricultural tractor ticket
- CS30/31 chainsaw ticket
- CAT & Genny
What you’ll do:
As Landscaping Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our delivery on site and a proactive part of the team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the delivery of soft landscaping projects, including woodland planting, amenity planting, and turfing/seeding
- Delivering and supervising fencing works, including agricultural stock fencing, post & rail, and close board
- Carrying out fencing inspections and reporting on condition and remedial requirements
- Carrying out maintenance visits to various sites including tree watering, strimming and weeding, small fencing repairs
- Planning and organising site activities, including resources, materials, and team members
- Reading and interpreting drawings and site plans to ensure works are delivered accurately and to specification
- Liaising with clients on site to ensure they receive timely, accurate, and professional service
- Ensuring all work is delivered safely, to a high standard, on time and within budget
- Identifying opportunities to improve site processes and contribute to the growth of the environment division
Our Core Values:
- Be Safe: We want to go home safe and ensure everyone around us does too
- Be Nice: We want to work with nice people because life is too short not to
- Better Than Yesterday: We focus on our way of working and aim to be better than we were yesterday
- In It Together: No arrogance, we muck in and get the job done to a good standard every time
- Care for the Environment: Our work directly impacts the environment and we have a responsibility to ensure it is not negatively impacted
What’s in it for you:
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
- Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays, plus an additional day for each year of service (up to 5 years)
- Health Cash Plan: Supporting your health and wellbeing
- Company Pension Scheme: Planning for your future
- Regular Staff Social Events: Building connections outside the office
Landscaping / Fencing Team Leader employer: Thompsons Group Ltd
At Thompsons Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our supportive work culture fosters strong relationships among colleagues and clients, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you can progress in your career within the thriving environment division. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and regular social events, we create a rewarding and enjoyable workplace for all team members.
