High Amenity Team Leader

Bassetlaw District Council; Carlton in Lindrick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization is seeking a skilled horticultural professional to join their Grounds Maintenance team. The successful candidate will maintain high-quality outdoor spaces across parks and recreational areas, operate machinery, and lead the team effectively. A background in horticulture or arboriculture with relevant qualifications, a full UK driving licence, and strong identification skills for tree species and pests are essential. Attractive benefits package includes 26-32 days holiday, flexitime, and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Background in horticulture or arboriculture with NVQ Level 2 or 3 preferred.
• Hands-on experience with chainsaws and spraying tools.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to identify tree species, shrubs, and turf pests/diseases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, green spaces, and recreational areas for public use.
• Operate and maintain machinery safely and effectively.
• Provide customer care and communicate clearly with the community.
• Lead and motivate team members.

Skills

Horticulture expertise

Equipment operation (chainsaws, spraying tools)

Customer care

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Horticulture or Arboriculture

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced horticultural professional with a passion for maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces? We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Grounds Maintenance team. You will bring a solid background in horticulture or arboriculture, ideally backed by NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualifications, and hands-on experience using a wide range of equipment, from chainsaws to spraying tools. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a sharp eye for identifying tree species, shrubs, and turf pests and diseases.

Responsibilities

• Work across parks, green spaces, and recreational areas to maintain high standards for public use.
• Operate and maintain industry-standard machinery safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate strong customer care and clear communication with the team and wider community.
• Lead by example, using motivational techniques to bring out the best in others.

Qualifications

• Background in horticulture or arboriculture, with NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualifications preferred.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of equipment (including chainsaws and spraying tools).
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong ability to identify tree species, shrubs, and turf pests and diseases.

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime, and more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

Equal Opportunity

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

Application Process

To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements. Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don\'t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we\'ve created to help you get started.

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Important Dates

Closing date: 26 October 2025
Interview date: 5 November 2025