Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Parkwood Holdings Limited; Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green space management company in the UK is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader for their team in Burton-On-Trent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture with at least 3 years of experience and proven leadership skills. You will manage a team, oversee daily operations, and ensure that safety and quality standards are met while leading by example. This role offers competitive pay and attractive employment benefits, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Incremental Annual Leave

Employee Discounts via BenefitHub

Free Gym Membership

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Full, clean driving licence preferable.
• PA1 & PA6 certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with maintenance delivery and workforce management.
• Lead and motivate the team, ensuring discipline and productivity.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety checks.

Skills

People Management

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Horticulture Qualification

Tools

Small Engine Machinery

IT Knowledge

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader (031071) Burton-On-Trent, England

Salary: GBP26622 - GBP26622 per annum

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Burton Upon Trent

Annualised hours 40 Hours Per Week

Are you a leader? Are you reliable and conscientious? Are you able to work on your own initiative?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a team leader to join our Corporate team

and most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million. Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

Ideally qualified in horticulture with a minimum of 3 years experience.

A confident person who can display good people management skills.

Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.

Experienced using a wide variety of small engine machinery

Good IT knowledge

Ideally have a full, clean driving licence.

PA1 & PA6 is desirable.

Aware of all relevant industry Health & Safety legislation.

Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

Assisting the Supervisor and Senior Team Leaders in the effective delivery of the programmed maintenance.

Taking responsibility for the works on site, including timekeeping, productivity arrangements for breaks, dealing with members of the public, visitors to the site and deliveries.

Proactively leading by example, motivating and guiding the team and maintaining workforce discipline.

Operating and ensuring others operate company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care and that daily checks and routine servicing are carried and properly recorded.

To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required by the Supervisor

What can Glendale offer you?

Incremental annual leave

Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Training and development

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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.