Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Grounds Care Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping services company in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to supervise a friendly team in Northampton. This role involves overseeing various maintenance tasks, ensuring that work is completed efficiently and to high standards. Candidates should have previous experience in grounds maintenance, PA1/PA6 qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and several employee benefits including overtime opportunities and annual leave. Ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work.

Benefits

Overtime available

Uniform provided

Additional annual leave on your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral programme (bonus)

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Grounds Maintenance.
• 1 year experience as a Team Leader is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grounds maintenance team in various tasks.
• Ensure team tasks are completed on time and to high standards.
• Communicate client needs to the team effectively.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance experience

Teamwork and initiative

Mobile applications understanding

Education

PA1 / PA6 Certificates

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

We at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for a full‑time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our busy but friendly team in Northampton and the surrounding areas. We offer a competitive salary of £28,000‑£28,500 per annum (or £13.45‑£13.70 per hour, dependent upon skills & experience) on a permanent contract.

About Grounds Care Group

We carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple clients across the UK.

Team Leader Responsibilities

• Cover grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance – no two days will be the same.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• Work as a team player and also be comfortable working independently.
• Perform a physically demanding job role working outdoors in all weather.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all works allocated to the team are completed within the given timescale and to a high standard.
• Maintain machinery and keep it well looked after.
• Manage your team, ensuring every member knows what is expected of them.
• Understand the needs of each site/client, communicate these within the team, and be proactive in anticipating upcoming works and specific needs.
• Suggest recommendations for the site and additional works.
• Have an excellent understanding of mobile applications.
• Ensure health & safety compliance by carrying out tasks in line with the company’s RAMS, safety policies, and standards.
• Perform all work professionally and to the highest possible standard.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Essential Skills Required

• Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
• PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A team player who demonstrates initiative.

Benefits Working with Us

• Monday to Friday (regular working week)
• Overtime available
• Uniform provided
• Additional annual leave on your birthday
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Referral programme (bonus)
• Part of a growing and developing organisation
• Learning & development opportunities for career progression

Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and our service contracts require you to have an enhanced DBS check and provide 2 satisfactory work references. We work towards fairness in recruitment, so please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.

If you are enthusiastic, hardworking, and like working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you – we believe you can make a great contribution as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader.

Schedule & Requirements

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Experience: Grounds Maintenance – 2 years (required); Team Leader – 1 year (required)
• Licence/Certification: PA1 / PA6 (required); Driving licence (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) – We do not offer sponsorship
• Willingness to travel: 50% (preferred)
• Work location: In person
• Benefits: Additional leave, Company van, Company pension, Free parking, On‑site parking, Referral programme
• Job type: Full‑time, Permanent