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Chappell Enterprises; Billericay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing vegetation maintenance company based in Billericay is seeking a Team Leader to manage teams in maintaining highways and vegetation. The role requires team leadership, flexibility with predominantly night shifts, and a keen work ethic. Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have previous grounds maintenance experience. The company offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and no work on bank holidays.

Benefits

Stable full-time position

End-of-year overtime review

No work on bank holidays

Early finishes on most Friday nights

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence & SSSTS.
• Previous experience leading teams in grounds maintenance or similar.
• Safety Critical Medical and relevant tickets required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to meet daily targets.
• Perform ride-on mowing and robotic mowing.
• Conduct hedge cutting and brush cutting.
• General grounds maintenance and vegetation clearance.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds maintenance experience

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

CSCS Card

ROLO Card (BALI H&S)

Highways England Passport

Tools

Chainsaw

Ride-on Mower

Job description

Team Leader – Highways & Vegetation Maintenance

Location: Based in Billericay, Essex (jobs up to 1.5 hours away)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Shifts: Monday - Friday (night shifts: 6:30pm – 4:30am, occasional day shifts: 8:00am – 4:30pm). 80-85% of the work is on night shifts – so flexibility is essential! Most nights are job and knock, meaning early finishes once the work is done, and Fridays often finish earlier too.

You must hold a full UK Driving Licence & SSSTS to be considered for this position.

About The Role

We're looking for a Vegetation Maintenance Team Leader to join a specialist team maintaining Highways, A-roads, and Motorways across Essex and surrounding areas.

About Our Client

Our client, established in January 2016 and based in Essex, is a small but rapidly growing business committed to outstanding customer service. They operate a modern fleet of tractors and meticulously maintained machinery, believing that reliability stems from proper care and investment. By working closely with clients and offering expert advice, our client ensures each project meets high standards of satisfaction, all while continually evolving their equipment and services to stay at the forefront of the industry.

What We're Looking For

We need switched-on, keen, and motivated individuals who take pride in their work. You'll need to be reliable, flexible, and willing to get stuck in. Previous experience leading teams with a grounds maintenance setting or similar.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams to meet daily targets
• Ride-on mowing & robotic mowing
• Hedge cutting & brush cutting
• General grounds maintenance & vegetation clearance

Desired Qualifications

• CSCS Card
• ROLO Card (BALI H&S)
• Highways England Passport
• Safety Critical Medical
• Relevant tickets – Brush cutter, Chainsaw, Ride-on Mower, or similar

Perks & Additional Info

• Stable, full-time position with competitive pay
• End-of-year overtime review – if you work over 2,500 hours, you'll get paid extra!
• No work on bank holidays or the Friday before a bank holiday
• Most Friday nights finish early

How to Apply

If you have the experience, motivation, and work ethic to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.