Maintenance Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Team Leader to enhance their gardening and maintenance teams in London. This role requires a blend of leadership and horticultural expertise, as you'll supervise a small team while ensuring the upkeep of equipment and adherence to health and safety standards. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with clients and fostering a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for gardening and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic setting, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a friendly and positive company culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising a small team and excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of horticultural equipment and current health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a small team in gardening and maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with clients and ensure high standards of service and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Horticultural Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

Education

RHS Level 2 Horticulture

NVQ Level 3

Equivalent Qualification

Tools

Horticultural Equipment

Machinery Maintenance

Job description

Our high-end London-based client is seeking a motivated Team Leader with gardening and maintenance experience to join the existing teams. A driving licence is essential for this role, as is proven experience supervising a small team. Excellent communication skills are necessary, as you will be expected to liaise with clients.

Candidates need RHS level 2 horticulture, NVQ level 3, or equivalent, or be close to qualifying. You will need a good knowledge of horticultural equipment and machinery, ensuring it is looked after and maintained, as well as an understanding of current health and safety requirements.

A PA1&6 spraying licence is desirable but not essential. The work is physical and may require heavy lifting, and you will need to be flexible and happy to turn your hand to whatever is required on the day. A love for plants and gardening is essential, as are good verbal and written communication skills and excellent English. You must be able to work in a team, use your initiative, and have good attention to detail and high standards.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic person with lots of initiative to experience working for a small, friendly company with a positive outlook.