Grounds Maintenance Operative Coventry

Parks for London; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green space management company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Coventry. The role involves overseeing maintenance operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in grounds maintenance. Glendale offers competitive salary, career progression, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Skilled in grounds maintenance operations with awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
• Supervisory/leadership experience advantageous.
• Full clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing programmed maintenance.
• Lead grounds maintenance work.
• Monitor staff timekeeping and conduct daily checks.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Communication

Leadership

Education

PA1 & PA6 Certification

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Coventry

Full Time 40 Hours Per Week

Are you skilled in ground management? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you a leader?

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

At Glendale, we have a great opportunity for someone to join our Commercial team working on various sites within the contract as a Team Leader.

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

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 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 the core of everything we do, leading in green services provision since 1989, offering innovative solutions for green environment management and maintenance.

Who are you?

• Skilled in grounds maintenance operations with awareness of all Health and Safety Legislation
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervisory/leadership experience (advantageous)
• A full clean UK driving licence (required) to operate ride-on mowers, drive company vehicles, and tow trailers
• Certified in PA1 & PA6 (desirable)

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

• Assist the Contract Manager and Supervisor in managing programmed maintenance
• Lead by example with grounds maintenance work
• Manage security of vehicles, plant, and equipment
• Complete daily check sheets and paperwork for smooth operations
• Support and guide the service delivery team, e.g., grounds maintenance operatives
• Monitor staff timekeeping, holidays, and sickness levels

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme (dependent on HMRC guidelines)
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and development

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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If interested, apply early as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you haven't received a response within 21 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.