Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Parkwood Holdings Limited; Newport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in green space management seeks a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Newport. The ideal candidate will have grounds maintenance experience, strong people management skills, and be adaptable with a robust work ethic. Glendale offers competitive salary, training, and career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance is essential.
• Must have a full, clean driving licence.
• PA1 & PA6 certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor and Senior Team Leaders in maintenance delivery.
• Manage timekeeping, productivity, and team discipline.
• Operate and oversee company machinery and equipment.

Skills

People management skills

Good IT knowledge

Experience with small engine machinery

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Newport

Annualised hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £12.75 to £13.50 per hour

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. Most importantly, you will be joining a company that offers 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.

We are one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK, specialising in tree care, 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. Since 1989, we've been at the forefront of green services provision, offering innovative solutions for green environment management and maintenance.

Who are you?

• Experience in Grounds Maintenance is essential.
• A confident individual with good people management skills.
• Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
• Experienced with a variety of small engine machinery.
• Good IT knowledge.
• Must have a full, clean driving licence.
• PA1 & PA6 certifications are desirable.
• Awareness of relevant industry Health & Safety legislation.
• Reliable, conscientious, and able to work on your own initiative.

A glimpse into the role awaiting you

• Assist the Supervisor and Senior Team Leaders in delivering programmed maintenance effectively.
• Take responsibility for on-site work, including timekeeping, productivity, managing breaks, and dealing with the public, visitors, and deliveries.
• Lead by example, motivate and guide the team, and maintain discipline.
• Operate and oversee the use of company and hire vehicles, machinery, and equipment, ensuring proper checks and routine servicing are recorded.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Supervisor.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary.
• Incremental annual leave.
• Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal, offering discounts on travel, shopping, gift cards, cinema tickets, leisure activities, and more.
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person.
• Employee health cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Training and development programs.

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