Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Incommunities; Baildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Incommunities recrute un Leaders d'équipe en maintenance des terrains à Shipley. Vous superviserez des services variés tout en assurant formation et respect des normes de qualité. En tant que Leader, vous serez essentiel pour motiver l'équipe et garantir un service exceptionnel aux clients.

Benefits

Pension du West Yorkshire

28 jours de congés annuels

Options d'achat et vente de congés annuels

Développement et opportunités de qualification

Accès à des réductions et économies

Programme d'Assistance aux Employés

Réductions de cotisation auprès de la salle de sport locale

Stationnement gratuit sur site

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive en horticulture et arboriculture.
• Capacité éprouvée à superviser des équipes.
• Connaissance des équipements et outils paysagers.

Responsibilities

• Supervision opérationnelle des services de maintenance des terrains.
• Former le personnel sur la sécurité et les activités horticoles.
• Gérer la planification des ressources pour les services environnementaux.

Skills

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Supervision

Training

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Tools

Landscaping Machinery

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

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Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, Shipley

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Client:

Incommunities

Location:

Shipley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a varied role, with hands on operational supervision for the Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture services. You will be responsible for monitoring progress and performance, providing training to staff and ensuring colleagues are providing an exceptional services to our customers.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in..

Responsibilities

Supervision & Performance

• Hands-on operational supervision of Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture services for green spaces around our 22,000 homes.
• Monitor performance and service delivery to ensure quality standards and targets are met.
• Resolve customer complaints and maintenance issues.

Training & Compliance

• Provide Health & Safety training, tool-box talks, and work activity guidance. Ensure staff wear appropriate uniforms and protective clothing.
• Conduct on-site training for horticultural activities and equipment use.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, safety, legislative, and quality requirements.

Organisation & Resource Planning

• Organise and supervise daily grounds maintenance and environmental services.
• Pre-plan resources with maintenance delivery leads.

Daily Operations

• Provide daily instructions to teams.
• Ensure the safe return of all maintenance machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Perform a full range of environmental works, including landscaping.
• Use various grounds maintenance and arboriculture machinery, equipment, and hand tools.

Monitoring & Quality Control

• Monitor progress and performance.
• Motivate staff, monitor standards, and productivity.
• Address poor productivity and quality per policies.

Maintenance & Risk Management

• Perform on-site risk assessments and compile method statements.
• Ensure vehicles and machinery are well-presented and defect-free.
• Maintain control of stock levels and supplies

Requirements

• Extensive experience in horticulture, arboriculture, work programming, inspection, and monitoring.
• Proven track record in supervising teams of operatives and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training programs and toolbox talks.
• Practical experience with horticultural and landscaping machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of plants, including the ability to identify and treat plant diseases and pest infestations.
• Experience in dealing with the public, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Ability to prioritise both personal workload and team tasks.
• Methodical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Valid manual UK driving license with the capability to drive various vehicles, including wagons, transits, vans, ride-on mowers, and trailers.
• Starting salary of £28,296 per year which increases with service
• Work vehicle will be provided
• West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is
• 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)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking onsite
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

If you have applied for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader role at Incommunities in the last 6 months, you need not re-apply.