Landscape Technician Lead - Grounds Maintenance

Sanctuary Group

Hornton

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 31,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

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Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Banbury is seeking a Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our Estate Services team. You will supervise a small team of two and maintain communal grounds including grass cutting, hedge trimming and flower beds, covering sites within an hour of Banbury.

You will ensure grounds look presentable for visitors and maintain all tools and equipment. A PA1–PA6 pesticide certificate, NVQ3 in Horticulture, gardening machinery experience and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

Pesticide PA1–PA6 (or equivalent).
NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline.
Experience supervising others and operating gardening machinery.
Full UK driving licence (drives company vehicle).

Responsibilities

Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean.
Using equipment and materials safely in line with risk assessments and manufacturers' guidance.
Carrying out hazardous tasks such as spraying in accordance with supplier guidelines and maintaining relevant records for health, safety and legal compliance.
Maintaining tools and equipment in good condition and suitable for tasks.
Responding to complaints and breakdowns to meet customer expectations.