Landscape Technician Charge Hand

Sanctuary; Lancing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation based in Lancing is looking for a Landscape Technician Charge Hand. This role involves supervising a team to ensure estates are well-maintained, responding to service delivery issues, and maintaining equipment. Applicants should have relevant horticultural qualifications and experience in supervising teams. Competitive salary ranging from £28,206 to £29,690 per annum after 12 months, along with attractive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

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

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths.
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline.
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent).
• Practical experience of operating machinery and recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience in supervising others is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support to maintain estates according to horticultural practices.
• Manage daily work records and respond to complaints.
• Maintain tools and ensure safe usage of equipment.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths

NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline

Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 or equivalent

Practical experience of operating machinery

Experience supervising others

Ability interpreting written instruction

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

Landscape Technician Charge Hand

Lancing

£28,206 - £29,690 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our team of 4 Gardener's in Lancing. This role includes some lone working but mostly as a team of 2. This role is to provide an effective estate maintenance service and supervisory support that meets contract and customer expectations applying appropriate horticultural practices

The role of Landscape Technician Charge Hand will include :

• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with appropriate horticultural practices
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations 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
• 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
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent)
• Some practical experience of operating machinery and recent experience of undertaking a similar role
• Some experience in supervising others
• Some experience interpreting written instruction and maintaining simple written records
• 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.

Our Benefits

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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £28,206 per annum (rising to £ 29,690 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date : 28 December 2025

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.

View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http : // www.sanctuary.co.uk / join-our-team

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.