Chargehand: Frontline Streets & Grounds Lead

Somerset County Council; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS

Flexible & hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset County Council in Wellington is seeking a Chargehand to lead frontline street cleansing or grounds maintenance teams. The role blends hands-on operational work with day-to-day team leadership to deliver high-quality, safe services across Somerset.

You'll coach colleagues, resolve issues on site, and help improve ways of working while maintaining strong health and safety standards. A full driving licence and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading frontline teams in a hands-on environment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and health and safety standards.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities to prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline street cleansing or grounds maintenance teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring safe working practices and standards are followed.
• Act as first point of contact on site, resolving issues quickly to keep services running smoothly.
• Coach and develop team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging excellent service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working to increase efficiency and responsiveness.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Somerset County Council in Wellington is seeking a Chargehand to lead frontline street cleansing or grounds maintenance teams. The role blends hands-on operational work with day-to-day team leadership to deliver high-quality, safe services across Somerset.

You'll coach colleagues, resolve issues on site, and help improve ways of working while maintaining strong health and safety standards. A full driving licence and clear communication are essential.