Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

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

Job summary

A grounds maintenance company is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in South West London. The role involves overseeing a team and managing various grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to health & safety standards. Candidates should have prior experience in grounds maintenance, relevant PA1 and PA6 certificates, and a full UK driving license. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression within a growing organization.

Benefits

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Additional Annual Leave on Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Programme Bonus

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Grounds Maintenance required.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Excellent understanding of mobile applications and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting and leaf clearance.
• Manage team to ensure high standards of work.
• Maintain machinery and equipment.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Experience

Team Player

Initiative

Education

PA1 and 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 South West 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.
• 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.

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.

Schedule

Monday to Friday (working week)

Experience

Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Qualifications

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

Work Authorisation

United Kingdom (required) – We do not offer sponsorship

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent