Senior Landscaper/Team Leader
DCT Recruitment
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a month
Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2DP, England

£35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- DCT Recruitment Ltd is seeking a permanent Senior Landscaper/Team Leader to join their award-winning team.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape gardening and involves leading a small team on various projects.
- Candidates should possess a valid driving license and have strong communication skills for client engagement.
- The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, depending on skills and experience.
- The job is based in Merseyside and includes benefits such as holidays and pension.
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a growing, multi award-winning business that transforms gardens at commercial and domestic premises; we also specialise in sensory gardens and historic environment conservation.
We are a small team where each employee is valued and developed, working on exciting and rewarding projects.
The Person
You are an experienced landscaper who will have the ability to supervise others, assist with pricing of work and deal with suppliers. You must be a team player and a hard worker, who is professional, polite and can communicate well with others including clients. You will need a drivers licence and be able to drive our vans to clients sites.
The Role
Project leadership: Lead and supervising a small team of landscape gardeners from concept to completion ensuring design accuracy and timely completion
Team collaboration: Work closely with suppliers, designers, surveyors, and labourers to execute landscaping projects
Hard landscaping preparation: such as digging using manual labour and machinery
Hard landscape finishing: such as laying paving stone, porcelain or gravel
Soft landscape finishing: such as laying turf and planting
Problem Solving: Address on-site challenges with creative, effective solutions to keep projects on track
Client Engagement: Understand client needs, offer expert advice, and ensure satisfaction with project results
Assisting with pricing of work
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum 5 years in landscape gardening
Evidence of meeting deadlines
Professional appearance
Health & safety knowledge preferred but not essential as training given
Landscape and Horticulture qualifications will be an added benefit but not necessary
Driving licence
Pricing of work
Advanced skills training if required for the role
Application Process
To apply please send your CV by email together with a brief statement on why you believe this is a great opportunity for you.
Job Vacancy
Job title: Senior Landscaper/Team Leader
Hours of work: Monday Friday (Full-time)
Salary: circa £30 35k depending on skills and experience.
Benefits: Holidays and pension
Driving licence required (preferably no points)
Place of Work: Merseyside and the surrounding areas
Experience Required: 5 years in landscaping.
Qualifications Required
Horticulture or Landscape Qualification
H&S Training