Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Glasgow is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to supervise maintenance tasks. This role requires pesticide certification and experience with gardening machinery. Candidates should also have supervisory experience and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a salary between £26,863 and £28,276 per annum with extensive employee benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Employee Networks

Qualifications

• A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent required.
• Recent experience of operating gardening machinery is essential.
• Some supervisory experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained.
• Carry out hazardous tasks in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Respond to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery.

Skills

Pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent

Experience with gardening machinery

Supervisory experience

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 in Horticulture or similar discipline

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Role

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – Glasgow to cover Glasgow and the Southwest Scotland

Salary: £26,863 - £28,276 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Use equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carry out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences

• A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• Some experience of supervising others
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,863 per annum (rising to £28,276 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.