Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

The Grounds Care Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grounds Care Group invites applications for a full-time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader based in Peterborough and surrounding areas. Salary £29,000 to £29,500 per annum, permanent contract.

You will oversee grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and seasonal tasks while managing a field team and ensuring high standards across sites. This role requires PA1/PA6 certificates, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
• PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.
• Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
• United Kingdom (required)

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
• Lead and manage a team to complete allocated works on time and to a high standard.
• Ensure equipment and machinery are properly maintained and serviced.
• Understand site and client needs and communicate them to the team.
• Work outdoors in all weather and adhere to RAMS and company health and safety policies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Driving licence

Health & Safety

Job description

Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/04/2026

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 the Peterborough and surrounding areas. We are offering a competitive salary of£29,000 to £29,500 per annum(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.

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.

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, hard-working 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.Don’t miss out, please click apply now!

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Location:

• Peterborough
  

Work Location: On the road

Requirements

• Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
  
• PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
  
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.
  

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
  
• United Kingdom (required)
  

Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibility seriously and we service contracts that will require you to have an enhanced DBS and provide two satisfactory work references. We work towards fairness in recruitment, please advise if you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.

Monday to Friday (working week)

Overtime Available

Uniform Provided

Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

Part of a Growing and Developing Organisation

Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.