Job Title: Horticultural Installations Team Lead Reports To: Operations Manager Employment Type: Full-time Salary: €40,000
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- €50,000 DOE Location: Dublin, D11 The Horticultural Installations Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the installation of interior plant displays, while actively engaging with clients to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
Founded in Dublin in the 1960s by Noel Caffrey and proudly passed down through generations, the Universal Floral family business has built a strong reputation for transforming workplaces across Ireland and beyond.
We work with organisations to create environments that are more productive, welcoming, and sustainable
- bringing everyday spaces to life through thoughtful, nature-led design.
As we continue to grow, were looking for talented individuals to join our team.
Youll be part of a company that blends decades of experience with fresh thinking, delivering biophilic design solutions ranging from vibrant office planting to striking roof gardens and living walls.
If youre passionate about creating inspiring spaces and want to contribute to a business with deep roots and a forward-looking vision, wed love to hear from you.
Serving as a key link between the sales and operations teams, this role ensures clear communication, smooth project handoffs, and alignment from design through execution.
At Universal Floral, we believe that thoughtfully designed planting does more than just enhance aesthetics, it transforms workplaces.
Our installations improve employee wellbeing, boost productivity, elevate brand perception, and create more welcoming, inspiring spaces for both employees and visitors.
Key Responsibilities Interior Plant Installations
- Lead the end-to-end process of the installation of indoor plant displays and seasonal rotations
- Actively involved in physical installation, including frequent lifting (pots, soil, plants), bending, standing, and working on-site for extended periods
- Oversee soil preparation, container setup, drainage, and irrigation as needed
- Maintain plant health through proper handling and installation techniques Operational Coordination
- Act as the link between sales and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution
- Track project timelines and ensure efficient execution
- Review project scopes, proposals, and design intent from the sales team and translate them into clear installation plans
- Provide feedback to sales on feasibility, plant selection, timelines, and site conditions
- Ensure accurate handoff of client requirements, site details, and expectations to the operations team
- Communicate project updates, changes, and challenges between teams in real time
- Support pre-installation site visits and collaborate on client consultations when needed Quality & Client Experience
- Ensure all installations meet design intent and quality standards
- Conduct site checks and resolve issues proactively
- Represent the company professionally during client-facing installations
- Act as a key point of contact on site, responding professionally to client queries and providing updates where required Team Leadership
- Supervise and guide installation technicians to ensure work is completed to company standards, on time and safely
- Plan and assign daily work schedules for installations and seasonal rotations
- Train team members on interior plant care standards and installation procedures
- Monitor performance and address any issues related to quality or productivity
- Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff
- Foster a positive, professional, and safety-first culture across all teams, including subcontractors Requirements and Experience
- A qualification in horticulture with relevant experience or at least four years practical experience in a maintenance or similar operational role
- Advanced knowledge of plant care, pest control and interior landscape management
- Experience leading or supporting a team in an installations or horticulture environment
- High attention to detail with a strong quality mindset
- Confident communicator with experience dealing directly with clients
- The ability to act as a link between sales and operations, ensuring clear communication and smooth project delivery
- The ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate onsite challenges, think clearly under pressure, and escalate issues appropriately to maintain high-quality outcomes
- Full, clean EU driving licence This role will involve safely performing manual handling and installation-related tasks.
Please note, this role requires you to attend our warehouse in Finglas (daily) and travel to client sites in Dublin and nationwide.
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