Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

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

Job summary

A grounds maintenance company in the UK seeks a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join their team. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum. You'll manage a variety of outdoor tasks including landscaping and maintenance while overseeing team performance. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, essential qualifications (PA1/PA6), and a UK driving license. Enjoy benefits like overtime, annual leave, and a company van. Join us if you love working outdoors!

Benefits

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Referral Programme (Bonus)

Company Van

Company pension

Free parking

Additional leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Grounds Maintenance.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Team Leader.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Cover all aspects of grounds maintenance including grass cutting and leaf clearance.
• Manage the team to ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain machinery and tools in good working order.
• Communicate site-specific needs to team members.

Skills

Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance

Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative

Excellent understanding of mobile applications

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 Ilford, London and the Surrounding 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 Responsibilities

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.

Essential Skills Required

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

Benefits Working with Us

• 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.

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.

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

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
• Team Leader: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• PA1 AND PA6 (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required) - We do not Offer Sponsorship

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company Van
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Willingness to travel

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location

• In person