Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Walsall

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in green space management, Glendale, is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Walsall. The role involves leading a team, managing on-site projects, and ensuring effective maintenance delivery. Ideal candidates will be horticulture qualified with a strong management background and experience in machinery operation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in horticulture.
• Confident with good people management skills.
• Full, clean driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in effective delivery of maintenance programs.
• Take responsibility for on-site works and team management.
• Ensure proper use of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

People Management

Adaptability

Horticulture Knowledge

Machinery Operation

IT Knowledge

Education

Qualification in Horticulture

Job description

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Walsall

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 can offer 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 and management, 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. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer 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 who can display good people management skills.
• Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
• Experienced in using a wide variety of small engine machinery.
• Good IT knowledge.
• Ideally have a full, clean driving licence.
• PA1 & PA6 certifications are desirable.
• Aware of all relevant industry Health & Safety legislation.
• Reliable and conscientious, able to work on own initiative.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

• Assisting the Supervisor and Senior Team Leaders in the effective delivery of programmed maintenance.
• Taking responsibility for on-site works, including timekeeping, productivity, managing breaks, and dealing with members of the public, visitors, and deliveries.
• Leading by example, motivating and guiding the team, and maintaining workforce discipline.
• Operating and ensuring proper use of company and hire vehicles, machinery, and equipment, with routine checks and servicing properly recorded.
• Undertaking other duties as reasonably required by the Supervisor.

What can Glendale offer you?

• 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
• Training and development opportunities

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

If you are interested in applying, please do so at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment, as interviews will be held throughout the process. If you have not received a response within 21 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.