Lead Grounds Maintenance Team (Glasgow)

Sanctuary; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Counselling service

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary in Glasgow is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a team of 13 Landscapers, delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites in Southwest Scotland. You will lead day-to-day operations and ensure work is completed to contract standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, practical horticultural knowledge, and the ability to use computerised scheduling systems (PDA). A PA1–PA6 certificate and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
• Some experience in supervising others
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent)
• 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

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

Literacy and numeracy

Supervisory experience

Computerised scheduling

Machinery experience

Driving licence

Education

NVQ3 in Horticulture

Tools

PDA

Pesticide PA1-PA6

Job description

Sanctuary in Glasgow is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a team of 13 Landscapers, delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites in Southwest Scotland. You will lead day-to-day operations and ensure work is completed to contract standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, practical horticultural knowledge, and the ability to use computerised scheduling systems (PDA). A PA1–PA6 certificate and UK driving licence are essential.