Chargehand, Grounds Maintenance, Lewisham (Deptford)

GLENDALE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Grounds Maintenance Chargehand, where you'll lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality outdoor services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in the vibrant London Borough of Lewisham, overseeing essential grounds maintenance operations. With a strong emphasis on leadership and safety, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the team's success while enjoying generous benefits including career progression, gym membership, and employee discounts. If you're passionate about green spaces and thrive in a hands-on role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Incremental Annual Leave

Employee Discounts via BenefitHub

Free Gym Membership

Employee Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance with leadership skills.
• Relevant qualifications in horticulture and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily grounds maintenance operations and ensure smooth running of the depot.
• Assist the Contract Manager in contract operations and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Grounds Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture

LANTRA Ride-on Mower Operation

Pesticide Application Certificates

Job description

Job Description

Chargehand - Deptford, Lewisham

Are you a leader? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you motivated and enthusiastic?

What can Glendale offer you?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a grounds maintenance chargehand leading a team delivering grounds maintenance operations on our new 15-year contract within the London Borough of Lewisham.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that offers valuable career prospects and invests in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of over £65 million.

We are one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK, specialising in tree care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at our core, leading since 1989 with innovative solutions for green environment management and maintenance.

Who are you?

Candidates should demonstrate relevant grounds maintenance skills, leadership experience, and hold recognised practical qualifications such as NVQ level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent, LANTRA ride-on mower operation, pesticide application certificates, and at least 2 years of experience in a similar field.

• A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety, and a full UK driver’s license are required.
• Experience working on horticultural and grounds maintenance contracts is ideal.
• Horticultural qualification is desirable.
• You should be flexible, reliable, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent people skills, good communication, and IT proficiency are essential.

A Glimpse into the Role

Based at our Lewisham contract, covering the North area, you will oversee daily grounds maintenance operations from the depot, including shrub pruning, weeding, planting, herbicide application, grass cutting, habitat management, and winter leaf clearing.

• Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth running of the Deptford depot.
• Assist the Contract Manager and Supervisor in contract operations.
• This is a hands-on role requiring setting time frames, quality standards, and leading by example.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub employee discounts
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression and training opportunities

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If interested, apply early to avoid disappointment, as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you haven't received feedback within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.