Grounds Maintenance Team Leader | Lead Groundskeeper (Ely)

Sanctuary Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Ely is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to lead a small crew, ensure safe practice, and deliver high-quality groundsworks for tenanted properties in our Ely schemes. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with a focus on safety, efficiency and customer service.

The post requires experience with gardening machinery, risk assessments, and driving a company vehicle (full UK licence).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills relevant to customer service.
• Able to use computerised systems (including PDA) for scheduling and records.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude to tasks.
• Recent experience using gardening machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out risk assessments and van checks.
• Maintain equipment in line with safety and legal requirements.
• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as pruning, grass/hedge cutting, weed spraying.
• Respond to complaints and breakdowns to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computerised systems (PDA)

Can do attitude

Gardening machinery experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Sanctuary Group in Ely is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to lead a small crew, ensure safe practice, and deliver high-quality groundsworks for tenanted properties in our Ely schemes. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with a focus on safety, efficiency and customer service.

The post requires experience with gardening machinery, risk assessments, and driving a company vehicle (full UK licence).