Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Sanctuary Group; Harwell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme with employer"s contrib

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including Coun

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Staff Networks supporting inclusion

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader for Banbury, with a salary of £29,362–£30,908 per year. The role covers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and involves supervising a small team to maintain communal grounds across sites within an hour of Banbury.

You will oversee grass cutting, hedges, weeding, and ensure equipment is maintained and used safely. A PA1–PA6 pesticide cert and driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent)
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Driving licence

Supervisory experience

Pesticide PA1-PA6

Horticulture NVQ3

Gardening machinery operation

Education

NVQ3 in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

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.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Banbury

£29,362 - £30,908 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We are looking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our Estate Services team, based in Banbury. You will work within a small team of 2 and be responsible for the maintenance of communal grounds including grass cutting, trimming hedges and weeding flower beds, and you will cover various sites within an hour of Banbury. It will be your responsibility to ensure the grounds look presentable for any visitors. You will be responsible for the maintenance of all tools and equipment.

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:

• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent)
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
• 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.

Our Benefits

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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plansEmployee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £29,362 per annum (rising to £30,908 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date:19 October 2026

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.