Grounds Maintenance Lead - Outdoor Spaces Manager

Adecco; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Lead Operative to join their team in Wolverhampton. Your role will involve operating various maintenance vehicles, leading a team, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Enjoy outdoor work while making a positive impact on the community. This is a temporary position offering a pay rate of £15.56 per hour for a 37-hour work week.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Current manual driving licence (up to 3.5 tonne) and relevant qualifications (C1 or C1+E).
• PA 1 & PA6 chemical application certification.
• Experience in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and equipment for grounds maintenance tasks.
• Lead a team in turf care, shrub pruning, and hedge cutting.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Horticultural knowledge

Health and safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in horticulture or equivalent

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Trailers

Job description

A local council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Lead Operative to join their team in Wolverhampton. Your role will involve operating various maintenance vehicles, leading a team, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Enjoy outdoor work while making a positive impact on the community. This is a temporary position offering a pay rate of £15.56 per hour for a 37-hour work week.