Grounds Maintenance Team Lead - Van & Growth Path

Chappell Enterprises UK; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Equipment provided

Year-round position

In-house training

Expansion plans

Area Supervisor path

Job summary

Chappell Enterprises UK is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to manage a portfolio of communal grounds across residential developments. You will lead an operative, manage the company van and equipment, and communicate with Property Managers and residents to uphold high standards.

The role is permanent, full-time, with an emphasis on independence, pride in workmanship, and potential progression as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Previous experience leading a team or supervising other operatives.
• Valid spraying qualification.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Experience driving vans.
• Ability to securely house the company van at home.
• Good level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a Grounds Maintenance Operative.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of sites.
• Ensure sites are completed to a high standard.
• Grass cutting, strimming, and lawn maintenance.
• Hedge cutting and pruning.
• Bed preparation, restoration, and planting.
• Weed control and spraying.
• Leaf clearance and litter picking.
• Manage and maintain your company van, tools, and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with Property Managers and residents.
• Use battery-powered and standard grounds maintenance machinery.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Driving licence

Spraying qualification

Physical fitness

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

Chappell Enterprises UK is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to manage a portfolio of communal grounds across residential developments. You will lead an operative, manage the company van and equipment, and communicate with Property Managers and residents to uphold high standards.

The role is permanent, full-time, with an emphasis on independence, pride in workmanship, and potential progression as the company expands.