Surfacing Installation Team Leader

Job Title: Surfacing Installation Team Leader
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + daily subsistence allowance
Location: Solihull (with UK-wide travel)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, premium accommodation (Hotels/Airbnbs)

About our Client
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, market-leading surfacing company specialising in premium play, sports, and recreation surfaces. Their diverse portfolio includes resin bound, wetpour, shock pad, and artificial grass installations. They serve an established client base across education, local authorities, new-build housing, and major trade contractors.

Known for their exceptional standards of craftsmanship and a supportive, professional team culture, they are now looking for an experienced Team Leader to drive their nationwide projects forward.

The Role
As the Surfacing Installation Team Leader, you will report directly to the Solihull Head Office and work hands-on, leading a small crew on sites across the UK. You will oversee the delivery of safety and recreational surfacing at playgrounds, parks, and other outdoor locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage, support, and train a small crew to improve their surfacing preparation, mixing, and installation skills.
• Surface Installation: Mark out and lay wetpour, resin bound, shock pad, and grass mats (artificial grass experience is useful, but full training is provided).
• Quality & Safety: Ensure all projects are completed safely, on time, and strictly to specification and quality standards.
• Logistics & Deliveries: Collect materials from the depot or manage deliveries on-site, including unloading and storage.
• Vehicle & Tool Care: Take responsibility for your assigned company van, fuel card, plant, tools, and equipment.
• Site Management: Maintain a clean, tidy workplace, clear site waste, and complete daily site record-keeping.
• Depot Duties: Assist with warehouse and depot operations on bad weather days when on-site installation is not possible due to conditions.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record installing resin bound or wetpour surfacing solutions.
• Groundworks: Experience preparing ground or checking base preparations to ensure correct sizing and specifications.
• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small team from the front.
• Flexibility: Fully comfortable with nationwide travel and overnight stays (ranging from zero stays one month up to 2–3 weeks the next).
• Credentials: A valid CSCS Card and a full UK Driving Licence are essential.
• Background Check: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role due to working on educational and public sites.
• Attributes: Reliable, hardworking, punctual, with great communication skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Company Vehicle: Assigned company van and a fuel card.
• Premium Accommodation: Premium comfort is prioritised when working away. The company utilises hotels for short stays and Airbnbs (with full kitchen, living room, and bedroom facilities) for longer projects to give you a home-from-home experience.
• Allowances: Daily subsistence allowance provided when staying away.
• Training: Full initial induction and training on all specialist materials and installation processes.

How to Apply
If you have the experience and drive to lead a professional installation team, please click Apply Now to submit your CV. Our recruitment team will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates for an initial telephone interview.