Ground Maintenance Team Leader (ME/GM/TL/Bedford)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in horticulture is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to supervise and participate in a variety of gardening tasks. This permanent role offers the chance to lead a small mobile team while working hands-on with gardening equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in gardening and team leadership, ensuring high standards of maintenance in diverse outdoor environments. If you are passionate about horticulture and enjoy leading a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with gardening equipment and tools.
• Previous experience in a team leader role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a small team performing grounds maintenance tasks.
• Carrying out gardening duties using mowers and powered tools.

Skills

Team Leadership

Gardening Equipment Operation

Grass Cutting

Weed Control

Hedge Cutting

Tools

Hedge Cutters

Lawn Mowers

Job description

Ground Maintenance Team Leader (ME/GM/TL/Bedford), Bedfordshire

Client: PPM Recruitment

Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 784b8010078c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance / Garden Maintenance Team Leader for one of the UK's largest horticulture and grounds maintenance specialists.

Your duties will include supervising a small team of operatives performing tasks such as grass/lawn cutting, edging, strimming, hedge cutting, litter picking, weed control, and other gardening/grounds maintenance activities. You will also be expected to carry out these duties yourself using mowers and powered tools.

Applicants should be based in the Bedfordshire or Northamptonshire area and have extensive experience with gardening equipment such as hedge cutters and lawn mowers. Experience in a team leader gardening role is preferred.

This is a permanent position following a successful probation period of 13-15 weeks.

The pay rate is £14.57 per hour.

You will be working in a mobile team of two or three workers, with working hours from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.