Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Solihull

J.P. MORGAN; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale offers a great opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Solihull, responsible for managing on-site works and leading a maintenance team. The position requires horticultural knowledge and people management skills, with a focus on achieving effective maintenance and team performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance.
• PA1 & PA6 qualifications desirable.
• Full, clean driving license ideally required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering programmed maintenance effectively.
• Lead the team, motivate, and maintain discipline.
• Operate and oversee machinery and ensure proper checks.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Reliability

Adaptability

Work Ethic

Good IT Knowledge

Education

Qualified in Horticulture

Tools

Small Engine Machinery

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Solihull

Hours: Annualised hours, 40 hours per week

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 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. Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK, specialising 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 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:

• Assist the Supervisor and Senior Team Leaders in delivering programmed maintenance effectively.
• Take responsibility for on-site works, including timekeeping, productivity, managing breaks, and dealing with the public, visitors, and deliveries.
• Lead by example, motivate and guide the team, and maintain workforce discipline.
• Operate and oversee the operation of company and hire vehicles, machinery, and equipment, ensuring proper checks and routine servicing.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Supervisor.

What Glendale offers:

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub employee discount portal
• 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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If you're interested, apply early to avoid disappointment, as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you haven't received a response within 21 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.