Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – Lead Crew, Pension

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme with employer

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition scheme

Staff Networks supporting inclusion

Salary £29,436 per annum

Job summary

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited in Glasgow is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to supervise a team of landscapers delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites in Southwest Scotland. The role is based on-site with a salary of £29,436 per year and a 40-hour week.

You will lead tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, spraying and de-weeding, while maintaining records, assisting customers and escalating issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths.
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline.
• Some experience in supervising others.
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent).
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling.
• Some practical experience of operating machinery.
• This role will involve driving on company business. A full valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with grounds maintenance contract specifications and appropriate horticultural practices.
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed.
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract specifications and escalating complaints as appropriate.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks.
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner, as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance.
• Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ3 in Horticulture

Supervisory experience

Pesticide PA1–PA6

Computerised scheduling

Machinery operation

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 in Horticulture

Job description

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited in Glasgow is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to supervise a team of landscapers delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites in Southwest Scotland. The role is based on-site with a salary of £29,436 per year and a 40-hour week.

You will lead tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, spraying and de-weeding, while maintaining records, assisting customers and escalating issues as needed.