Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Grounds Care Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping services company in Romford seeks a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to manage a skilled team in performing various outdoor maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of grounds maintenance experience and 1 year in a supervisory role, along with necessary certifications. You will work Monday to Friday, receive competitive pay between £28,000-£30,000, and enjoy benefits like overtime opportunities and a company van. If you are passionate about outdoor work and team management, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Company Van

Company pension

Free parking

Additional annual leave

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Grounds Maintenance.
• 1 year of experience as a Team Leader.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planting and turfing tasks.
• Oversee grass cutting and hedging maintenance.
• Ensure health and safety adherence.

Skills

Team Player

Initiative

Mobile Applications Understanding

Education

PA1 Certificate

PA6 Certificate

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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 the Romford 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

• Cover grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• Be a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, but also on your own.
• Work outside in all weather – a physically demanding job role.
• Ensure all works allocated to the team are completed within the timescale given and to a high level of standard.
• 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.
• Understand the needs of each site/client as not all specifications are the same, and communicate this within the team.
• Be proactive, 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.
• Ensure good understanding of Health & S&A, 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.

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.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
• Team Leader: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• PA1 AND PA6 (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required) - We do not Offer Sponsorship

Job Types

• Full-time, Permanent

Benefits (also see above)

• Additional leave
• Company Van
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

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.