About Atlantes.
Atlantes Landscapes is one of the fastest growing, specialist landscaping and design companies in the SouthWest. With customers ranging from high net worth individuals to property developers, we provide exceptional quality services that distinguish us from our competition. Led by founder and entrepreneur Paul Bentley, Atlantes has been providing best in class design and landscaping fulfilment since 2001, always utilising the highest quality products and materials, delivered by fully trained and qualified staff. Our high performance teams are passionate about quality and on time on budget delivery, reflected in our customer references.
The role.
On top of an enviable track record, the business is experiencing exceptional growth and as such we are expanding our teams. The business is looking to recruit a Landscape Team Leader to join our staff and contribute to our company journey. You will be joining a team of people who are enthusiastic and hard working with a can-do attitude. There is a high demand for our services operating at the premium end of the market and we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team.
You will lead a specialist team of three or more staff to deliver high quality projects to our customer base. The role will be to expand the teams to meet the requirements of the business, develop the individuals within and to ensure the company’s reputation remains excellent.
The Candidate.
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is fair, inspiring, caring and comfortable under pressure. Able to set an example of what good looks like and to create clear goals and objectives for the team. You will be able to liaise with customers using your good communication skills, being professional and personable. You will contribute to problem solving, innovation and day to day management of the team always acting with integrity and compassion.
Essential Attributes.
- A proven track record of a minimum of 7 years in the hard landscape sector with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- High Integrity.
- Strong Communication Skills.
- Leadership experience in the same or similar industry.
- Practical problem solving capability, being able to think outside the box.
- A desire to learn and develop.
- A positive, upbeat attitude.
- Ambition to work and contribute to a growing business.
- Fully conversant with site Health and Safety requirements.
Required Competencies.
- Ability to read and understand design documentation, project charters and drawings.
- A proven minimum of 5 experience with the installation of all hard landscape elements including composite decking, paving and water features to name a few.
- Experience of soft landscaping including turfing, tree planting, shrub planting and setting out.
- Ability to work within a project plan for budget, timescales and quality.
- Experience of working with and managing sub contractors.
- A full driving license.
Desirable but not essential.
- Ability to operate site machinery
- CSCS and SMSTS an advantage
The Package
- Company Vehicle
- Private Health Care
- 31 Days holiday including bank holidays
- 2 Community days PA for volunteering/community work
- Gym membership allowance
- Mobile Phone
- Branded clothing provided
- Company Training Plan for vendor certifications
- Base salary of up to £40K commensurate with experience.
If you are looking for the next step in your career, Atlantes will be a good home for you. We hire the best and will help you develop your career in a culture of hard work, career development, mentoring, fun and exceptional customer satisfaction. We are a close team of good people and we are looking for the best to work with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- You will be required to provide details of previous employers for a reference in the landscaping sector, can you provide these details?
- This is an on the tools position, do you have a high skill set in all aspects of hard landscape disciplines?
Experience:
- Hard Landscaping: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Hard Landscaping Team Leader