Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Commercial Services; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a dynamic team in Dartford. This role involves leading tasks such as grass cutting and pruning, ensuring high standards of customer service, and maintaining safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience, a full UK driving license, and a passion for outdoor maintenance. Join a company that values progression and offers exciting perks, including additional holiday for birthdays and generous discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and progressive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Generous discount scheme

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan initiative

Culture of progression and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Grounds Maintenance experience required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and PA1/PA6 certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Grounds Maintenance team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards and contract specifications.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance Experience

Health and Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Machinery Maintenance

Computer Literacy

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

PA1/PA6 Certification

Job description

Brand: Landscape Services
Role: Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Salary: 29,565.81 per annum (45 hours per week)
Location: On-site / Dartford

Landscape Services is seeking a new Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join their team. The successful candidate will lead tasks such as grass cutting, border works, pruning, sports field marking, and other general landscaping duties.

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in Grounds Maintenance and be based in a commutable location to Dartford. They will also be responsible for supervising and organising the team, ensuring resource and material requirements are met, and maintaining Health and Safety standards.

A current, clean driving license and a full DBS check (provided by the Company) are required for this role. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

In return we will offer you:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Never work a birthday again! You receive an extra day off for it to enjoy however you wish!
• Generous discount scheme, including gym and retail
• Life assurance cover
• Health cash plan initiative
• A culture of progression and development
• Plus many more perks

Key duties:

• Ensure the team are able to complete work in line with the contract specification and show an excellent level of customer service, keeping customers informed throughout the process
• Planning, organising and supervising staff
• Ensuring equipment is safe and correct for use by carrying out inspections
• Planning, identifying and ordering materials and ensuring chemical usage complies with current legislation
• Ensuring safe working practices are always maintained, identifying risks and unsafe practices in order to minimise potential for injury or accident. Reporting all incidents and near misses to senior staff.
• Using company IT and equipment to record daily site activity.

What we need from you:

• Minimum 2 years of Grounds Maintenance Experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• PA1/PA6
• Demonstrable machinery maintenance, use, knowledge and skill
• Demonstrable Health and Safety Knowledge
• Computer literate
• Experienced in leading a team (desirable)

About Landscape Services:

Landscape Services is a specialist provider of outdoor maintenance and management services, particularly around grounds maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping projects. They use their 80+ years of public and private sector expertise to deliver valuable, safe and assured results for our customers, developing adaptable solutions in line with our core values, and theirs, whilst simultaneously helping to sustain our natural environment.