Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Grounds Care Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A grounds maintenance service provider is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Croydon to lead a busy team and manage grounds maintenance tasks. The role involves overseeing team performance, operating machinery, and ensuring that all work meets high standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in grounds maintenance, relevant PA1/PA6 certificates, and a full UK driving license. In addition to competitive pay, the company offers benefits including overtime opportunities and uniform provided.

Benefits

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral Programme (Bonus)

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance with team leadership responsibilities.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Understanding company policies and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain machinery and manage team expectations.
• Communicate needs of each site/client to the team.

Skills

Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance

Team Player

Initiative

Understanding of mobile applications

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Education

PA1 / PA6 Certificates

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

We here at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for a full time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our busy but friendly team in the South East London Areas. We are offering a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum / £13.46 to £14.42 (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

It is likely, that no two days will be the same, as you will be covering grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.

You will be responsible for undertaking general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.

You will need to be a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, but also on your own.

This is a physically demanding job role, working outside in all weather.

Team Leader Responsibilities

• To ensure all works allocated to the team are completed in the timescale given and to a high level of standard.
• To ensure all machinery is kept well looked after & maintained.
• Manage your team to ensure that all members know what is expected of them in their role.
• To understand the needs of each site / client as not all specifications are the same, and communicate this within team.
• Be proactive, by looking forward along the work schedule to be aware of upcoming works and any specific needs involved.
• Be proactive in suggesting recommendations for the site and also additional works.
• Have an excellent understanding of mobile applications.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, ensuring all tasks are carried out in adherence to the company's Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• All work will be performed according to company policies, standards and in line with the company’s values.
• All work will be carried out professionally and to the highest possible standard.

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

Requirements

• Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
• PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.

Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we Service Contracts that will 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.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday (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

Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.