Indoor Plant Maintenance Team Lead | Regional Travel

Halmer-Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Leeds HQ based role

Leadership role for a small team

Office + field work mix

Overnight weekly travel

Job summary

Halmer-Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to join an established indoor planting and maintenance business based at Leeds HQ. You will lead three technicians across a region from Birmingham to Newcastle, combining practical plant maintenance with service planning and client management.

The role includes two to three days on site and two days in the office weekly, with one overnight stay. A full UK driving licence, strong customer service, and solid organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Proven record of delivering excellent customer service.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and field-service software.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicating with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• Willing to combine hands-on maintenance with office duties.
• Willing to travel regionally with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of three maintenance technicians.
• Plan weekly maintenance visits and coordinate client bookings.
• Monitor service delivery and arrange cover for absence.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance of live and replica planting displays and living walls.
• Provide maintenance cover where required.
• Carry out site quality audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Build professional relationships with clients and respond promptly to concerns.
• Coordinate plant replacements and maintain records.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Field-service software

Job description

Halmer-Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to join an established indoor planting and maintenance business based at Leeds HQ. You will lead three technicians across a region from Birmingham to Newcastle, combining practical plant maintenance with service planning and client management.

The role includes two to three days on site and two days in the office weekly, with one overnight stay. A full UK driving licence, strong customer service, and solid organisation are essential.