Lead Landscape Technician: Grounds & Maintenance

Sanctuary Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Banbury is hiring a Landscape Technician Charge Hand to supervise estate grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming and bed care, across sites within an hour of Banbury. You will manage tools, follow safety rules, and respond to issues to keep estates presentable for visitors.

The role demands experience with gardening machinery, supervising others, and a valid UK driving licence. 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, with benefits and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline.
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential.
• Some experience of supervising others.
• Full UK driving licence is required to drive a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support to keep estates well maintained and clean.
• Operate equipment and materials safely as per risk assessments and manufacturer guidance.
• Carry out hazardous tasks such as spraying in accordance with supplier guidelines and keep records for health, safety and legal compliance.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and suitable for tasks.
• Respond to complaints and service delivery issues to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Supervising others

Driving licence

Gardening machinery operation

Education

NVQ3 in Horticulture

Job description

Sanctuary Group in Banbury is hiring a Landscape Technician Charge Hand to supervise estate grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming and bed care, across sites within an hour of Banbury. You will manage tools, follow safety rules, and respond to issues to keep estates presentable for visitors.

The role demands experience with gardening machinery, supervising others, and a valid UK driving licence. 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, with benefits and a pension scheme.