Grounds Maintenance Round Leader x2

Incommunities; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing provider in Bradford is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Round Leader to supervise and optimize maintenance activities. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing the team, adhering to safety procedures, and responding to customer issues. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £26,691, increasing to £28,411, alongside various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary of £26,691 rising to £28,411

Social Housing Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training development and qualification opportunities

Health scheme membership

Cycle to work scheme

Local gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Grounds Maintenance experience preferably in a similar organisation.
• Strong communication skills.
• People management experience.
• Demonstrated experience of using Grounds Maintenance equipment safely.
• Understanding of Grounds Maintenance processes during changing seasons.
• Good working knowledge of GDPR regulations and Health and Safety Act.
• Continuous performance focus with a desire to improve.
• A full UK manual driving licence and ability to tow equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Grounds Maintenance Operatives.
• Ensure team has the correct equipment in line with Health and Safety procedures.
• Regularly assess team capacity to meet customer expectations.
• Communicate with external agency partners.
• Develop an understanding of customer needs.
• Be an ambassador for the Organisation.
• Respond to issues in a timely manner.
• Keep Team Leaders informed by interpreting information.
• Monitor performance and standards of the team.

Skills

Crisis Management

Groundskeeping

Lawn Care

Management Experience

Facilities Management

Landscape Maintenance

Horticulture

Irrigation

Maintenance

Operations Management

Gardening

Supervising Experience

Job description

Description

Could you be Incommunities new Grounds Maintenance Round Leader You will help us build measure and optimise our Grounds Maintenance activity. Responsible for supervising delivering and enhancing our overall Grounds Maintenance process delivery and workflow.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22000 social and affordable homes mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1000 people.

This year weve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes services and support to our customers so weve worked with colleagues and customers to find out whats important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do and our colleagues are the people wholl help us achieve our vision which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include :

• Supervising the day-to-day activities of the Grounds Maintenance Operatives whilst working closely with the Team Leaders.
• Ensuring you and your team have the correct equipment to carry out the role safely and in line with Health and Safety procedures.
• Regularly assess team capacity to ensure the service from the department meets and exceeds customer expectations
• Communicate with external agency partners such as Bradford Council colleagues
• Develop an understanding of our customers needs
• Be an ambassador for the Organisation ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Respond to issues in an appropriate and timely manner always protecting the reputation of the organisation
• Be first point of contact for issues arising on site whilst upholding our values and behaviours
• Keep Team Leaders and management informed appropriately by interpreting information and making recommendations.
• Monitor performance and standards of your team ensuring the expected standard is met and exceeded. Feeding back any information which is impacting the team to Team Leaders / Management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Grounds Maintenance experience preferably in a similar organisation (social housing non-profit charity)
• Strong communication skills
• People management experience
• Demonstrated experience of using Grounds Maintenance equipment in a safe manner in line with Health and Safety Regulations
• An understanding of Grounds Maintenance processes and requirements during the changing seasons.
• Good working knowledge of GDPR regulations Health and Safety Act 1974 and COSHH.
• Continuous performance focus with a desire to improve
• A full UK manual driving licence and ability to tow a trailer / equipment is essential

A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Starting salary of 26691 rising to 28411 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training development and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub : our wellbeing and benefits site with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

Were looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued included and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds abilities and experiencesbecause we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger .

Based in Bradford a city known for its rich cultural diversity we serve vibrant communities . As a social housing provider were passionate about making a real difference by providing safe affordable homes and improving lives .

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way . If you need any adjustments or assistance just let us know.

Were proud to be a Mindful Employer committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the Committed Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact Come work with us!

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Groundskeeping
• Lawn Care
• Management Experience
• Facilities Management
• Landscape Maintenance
• Horticulture
• Irrigation
• Maintenance
• Operations Management
• Gardening
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1