Landscape Technician Charge Hand

Sanctuary Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused maintenance provider in Glasgow seeks Grounds Maintenance Charge Hands to lead teams in grounds maintenance activities. The role involves supervising work to ensure compliance with specifications, managing equipment, and addressing service complaints. Candidates should have supervisory experience, hold an NVQ3 in Horticulture, and possess a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £26,863 to £28,276 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks for inclusion support

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C or above.
• Must hold NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture.
• Experience supervising teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support to maintain estates as per contract specifications.
• Ensure accurate daily work records and progress updates.
• Respond to service delivery complaints and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths

NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline

Some experience in supervising others

Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA)

Some practical experience of operating machinery

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand

Glasgow

£26,863 - £28,276 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for 3 Grounds Maintenance Charge Hands to join our team of 13 Landscapers, delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites throughout Southwest Scotland. You will be leading teams carrying out Grounds Maintenance work, including grass cutting, blowing, strimming, hedge cutting, de‑weeding and more.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with grounds maintenance contract specifications and appropriate horticultural practices
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract specifications and escalating complaints as appropriate
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner, as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements

Skills and experiences

• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
• Some experience in supervising others
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• Some practical experience of operating machinery
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in‑house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not‑for‑profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,863 per annum (rising to £28,276 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Contact

If you’re unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion and diversity

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.