Grounds Maintenance Team Lead (Landscaping)

Sanctuary Group; Lancing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme with employer contribut

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support and tools

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Lancing, Sussex, to lead our Estates Services team in delivering high-quality outdoor spaces across properties. The role combines horticultural expertise with people leadership to drive service excellence.

You will manage operatives, ensure contract compliance, and maintain records. A UK driving licence and pesticide certificates PA1/PA6 are required, with a 40-hour week, 8am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or similar
• Experience supervising or leading others
• Pesticide Application Certificates PA1 and PA6 (or equivalent)
• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic IT skills to update digital work scheduling systems
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence driving a company vehicle

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting grounds maintenance operatives to deliver high-quality work
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with contract specifications and horticultural best practice
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate work records
• Responding to service issues and helping to resolve customer concerns professionally
• Maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture within the team
• Carrying out specialist tasks, including pesticide application, in accordance with legislation and best practice

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Driving licence (UK)

Basic IT skills

Equipment operation

Education

GCSE English and Maths

PA1 and PA6 pesticide certificates

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

Sanctuary is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Lancing, Sussex, to lead our Estates Services team in delivering high-quality outdoor spaces across properties. The role combines horticultural expertise with people leadership to drive service excellence.

You will manage operatives, ensure contract compliance, and maintain records. A UK driving licence and pesticide certificates PA1/PA6 are required, with a 40-hour week, 8am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.