Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Derby

Parks for London; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Derby, where your leadership skills will shine. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards in green space management. With a focus on career progression and a commitment to employee well-being, you'll enjoy competitive salaries, training opportunities, and a vibrant work culture. If you are reliable, conscientious, and ready to make a difference in green services, this is your chance to thrive in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Incremental Annual Leave

Employee Discount Portal

Free Gym Membership

Employee Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in horticulture.
• Good people management skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering programmed maintenance effectively.
• Lead and motivate the team while managing site works.

Skills

Horticulture

People Management

Small Engine Machinery

IT Knowledge

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

Horticulture Qualification

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader - Derby

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 East Mids 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. We have won the 2025 Supreme Award and the 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award for Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK, specializing 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 have been at the forefront of green services provision, offering innovative solutions for green environment management and maintenance.

Who are you?

• Ideally qualified in horticulture with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• A confident person with good people management skills.
• Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
• Experienced with a wide variety of small engine machinery.
• Good IT knowledge.
• Ideally hold a full, clean driving license.
• PA1 & PA6 qualifications 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 site works, including timekeeping, managing breaks, and dealing with members of the public, visitors, and deliveries.
• Lead by example, motivate, guide the team, and maintain workforce discipline.
• Operate company and hired vehicles, machinery, and equipment with care, ensuring daily checks and routine servicing are carried out and recorded.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Supervisor.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub, our employee discount portal—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

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

If you're interested in applying, we recommend doing so early to avoid disappointment, as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note, if you haven't received correspondence within 21 days, consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.