Landscaper – Career Progression to Team Leader 

Full-time | East Sussex | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)

Our client, a BALI-registered landscaping company based in East Sussex, has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Landscaper to join their team. If you’re passionate about building high-quality gardens and want to grow into a Team Leader/Foreperson role, this could be the next step in your landscaping career.

Working throughout East and West Sussex, the company builds bespoke gardens based entirely on professional garden designs. As part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in delivering stunning outdoor spaces to a high standard.

The Role 

We are looking for an experienced landscaper to lead small teams on a variety of garden builds. You’ll need strong skills across both hard and soft landscaping, with a focus on delivering exceptional quality and attention to detail. This is a hands-on role, where your leadership, technical skills, and communication will be key to successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a small team on landscaping projects from start to finish

Interpret and work directly from scaled design plans

Carry out a range of hard and soft landscaping tasks including:

Paving

Bricklaying

Blockwork

Rendering

Decking

Fencing

Turfing

Bed preparation and planting

Survey sites and ensure all work meets quality, safety, and design standards

Operate landscaping machinery and tools safely and efficiently

Maintain clear and professional communication with clients and team members

What We’re Looking For: 

Proven experience in both hard and soft landscaping

Ability to lead small teams and manage daily site operations

Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish

Good physical fitness – this is an active, outdoor role

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to read and interpret scaled garden design plans

Experience operating plant and machinery

Full, clean driving licence preferred

Why Join the Team?

Opportunity to progress into a Team Leader/Foreperson role

Be part of a friendly, growing company with a strong reputation

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Work on high-end, bespoke garden builds in varied locations

If you’re ready to take the next step in your landscaping career and grow with a company that values quality, professionalism, and development — apply now.