Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Chappell Enterprises; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Cullompton. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services, managing customer expectations, and ensuring effective equipment use. Candidates should possess horticulture knowledge, strong communication skills, and ability to handle maintenance equipment. The position offers opportunities for career progression and further training within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and support

Bi-annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Proven horticulture knowledge and experience.
• Ability to use and maintain commercial grounds maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a scheduled round of works.
• Manage customers' expectations on-site.
• Lead and develop your team.
• Carry out horticultural tasks.
• Ensure equipment is loaded correctly.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Grounds maintenance

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle equipment

Tools

Commercial grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – #25-00652

Location

Collumpton, Devon

Pay Rate

£13.45 - £14.40 per hour

Hours

March to October – 45 hours per week
November to February – 32 hours per week

All On-site (Temp to Perm)

A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for this position.

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for horticulture and grounds maintenance? Do you excel in leading teams, ensuring high standards, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable company specialising in comprehensive grounds maintenance services. They are seeking a proactive and experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join their dynamic team.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established company providing top-notch grounds maintenance services across various locations. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality work and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

About the Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you will work alongside an Operative to complete a scheduled programme of works to specification. Your role will involve leading and developing your team, managing customer expectations on-site, and ensuring the effective use of commercial grounds maintenance equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a scheduled round of works.
• Effective management of customers' expectations on-site.
• Leading and developing your team.
• Carrying out horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Use and maintenance of commercial grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ensuring the van is loaded with the correct kit and sundries as required for the day.

Requirements – Essential

• Proven horticulture knowledge and experience.
• Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use and maintain a variety of commercial grounds maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• A practical mindset and physical fitness to handle job requirements.
• The means to get to and from work independently.

Requirements – Desirable

• PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate.
• Trailer use and experience.
• First Aid Certificate.

Why Join our Client?

• Opportunities for career progression to Supervisor.
• Ongoing development and on-site training with a Senior Round Leader.
• Bi-annual reviews with your line manager.
• Development of administrative techniques.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

To Apply

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

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