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Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Grounds Care Group

Leatherhead

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A landscaping service company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join their team in Leatherhead, offering a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum. The role requires previous grounds maintenance experience and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring quality work, and maintaining equipment. Benefits include additional annual leave on your birthday and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and PA1/PA6 Certificates.

Benefits

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Additional Annual Leave on Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Programme

Company Van

Company Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

2 years of experience in Grounds Maintenance is required.
1 year of experience in a Team Leader position is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee grass cutting, strimming, and shrub maintenance.
Manage team and ensure tasks are completed to high standards.
Communicate site/client needs effectively within the team.

Skills

Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance

Team Player

Demonstrate Initiative

Excellent understanding of mobile applications

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

PA1 / PA6 Certificates

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 Leatherhead 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.

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.

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