Grounds Maintenance & Cleaning Team Leader

Pinnacle Group Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a proactive Grounds Maintenance and Cleaning Team Leader to join our Soft FM teams working across housing sites in the Chichester area. You will lead a hands-on team delivering grounds maintenance, gardening and cleaning across sites in Sussex and Hampshire, organising daily tasks and ensuring high standards.

This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, motivates others, and commits to safe, quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in grounds maintenance or cleaning.
• Knowledge of COSHH chemicals and safe handling.
• Full UK Driving Licence (12+ months).
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Professional cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site checks and undertake cleaning and grounds maintenance inspections.
• Quoting jobs and arranging additional works.
• Reporting required repairs and maintenance in communal areas.
• Advising manager on equipment and materials to order.
• Ensuring all machinery is safe to operate.
• Covering grounds maintenance duties - mowing, weeding, strimming and litter picking.
• Covering cleaning duties - mopping, dusting and sweeping hard surfaces.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds maintenance

Cleaning

COSHH knowledge

Driving Licence

Job description

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Grounds Maintenance & Cleaning Team Leader

Job Reference P3029-1

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Closing Date:

24/08/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

FM

Business Unit:

Soft FM

Job Introduction

Pinnacle Group are looking for a proactive and hands‑on Grounds Maintenance and Cleaning Team Leader to join our Soft FM teams who cover numerous different housing sites including general needs estates, sheltered accommodation blocks and extra care facilities.

Our Soft Facilities Management division delivers essential services to homes, schools, universities and public sector organisations – including housing providers and blue light authorities. We focus on creating clean, safe and welcoming environments, with a commitment to quality, community impact and customer care.

Working from the Chichester area, you’ll lead a team delivering high‑quality grounds maintenance, gardening and cleaning services across a diverse portfolio of sites throughout Sussex and Hampshire. In this role, you will be responsible for organising daily tasks, supervising site standards, ensuring works are completed safely and also completing ad-hoc grounds maintenance and cleaning duties yourself

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in excellent service delivery, and is confident in motivating and guiding others.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time -reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting regular site checks and undertaking cleaning and grounds maintenance inspections.
• Quoting jobs and arranging additional works.
• Reporting required repairs and maintenance in communal area.
• Advising manager of equipment and materials that need to be ordered.
• Ensuring all machinery is a safe working.
• Covering grounds maintenance duties - mowing, weeding, strimming and litter picking.
• Covering cleaning duties - mopping, dusting and sweeping hard surfaces.

Key requirements:

• Knowledge of the use of chemicals (COSHH).
• Experienced of grounds maintenance services and equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 12 months is essential.
• Proven experience in a team leading/supervisory position.
• Professional cleaning experience.

Our offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve including ex-armed forces personnel and their families.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.