Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in East London is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to supervise a team in maintaining estates. Responsibilities include grass and hedge cutting, pesticide application, and managing equipment. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, relevant certificates, and driving capabilities. The role offers a salary between £30,388 and £31,987 with comprehensive employee benefits, including 25 days annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks for inclusion support

Qualifications

• Must hold a pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent.
• Recent experience in a similar role is essential.
• Drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support in maintaining estates.
• Use equipment safely as per guidelines.
• Carry out hazardous tasks following safety protocols.
• Maintain tools and equipment to be suitable for tasks.
• Respond positively to service delivery complaints.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6

Experience operating gardening machinery

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

East London

£30,388 – £31,987 per year

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday – 8:00am – 4:30pm

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team based in East London and surrounding areas. You will work within a team of two, visiting a variety of properties, providing ground maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and weed control in communal areas. A van will be provided for business use and it will be your responsibility to ensure it is kept in good condition.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will include:

• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carrying 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
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• 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
• Role salary is £29,549 with an additional policy allowance of £839 per annum (rising to £31,104 with an additional policy allowance of £883 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.

Building 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.