Operational Team Leader

Glendale (UK) Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training including machinery

Annual leave increases with service

Free gym membership for you and a nom.

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Pension scheme

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Glendale is seeking an Operational Team Leader for Taunton to lead a small grounds maintenance crew across Somerset and Dorset. The role combines hands-on activity with day-to-day planning to deliver tasks safely, on time and to specification.

You will supervise up to two operatives, manage workloads, operate machinery, and maintain high standards of site quality and safety while collaborating with a supervisor and clients. PA1/PA6 qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and leading a team.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Machinery tickets desirable; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small grounds maintenance team on site.
• Plan workloads and ensure sites are completed.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely.
• Use ride-on and tractor-mounted equipment as needed.
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance.
• Monitor quality, safety and productivity on site.
• Report defects and site concerns promptly.
• Be the main point of contact for your team during shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds maintenance experience

Work planning

Clear communication

Education

PA1/PA6 qualifications desirable

Tools

Ride-on equipment

Tractor-mounted equipment

Towing

Job description

Operational Team Leader – Taunton.

Pay: up to £13.50 per hour

Glendale is a market leader in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, and landscaping. We are looking for a reliable and capable Team Leader to support the delivery of grounds maintenance works from our Taunton area, working across local contracts in Somerset and Dorset.
This role suits someone who is confident leading by example on site, takes pride in high standards of work, and can organise themselves and a small team to deliver tasks safely, efficiently, and to specification.PA1 and PA6 qualifications are desirable.

The Opportunity

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a small grounds maintenance team (typically up to two operatives) and delivering programmed works across a range of sites. This is a hands‑on role, combining practical grounds maintenance with responsibility for day-to-day organisation, productivity, and site standards.You will work closely with your supervisor, manage daily workloads, operate machinery, and ensure that work is completed safely, on time, and to the expected quality. The role covers both summer and winter operations and requires a practical, organised approach to leading people and managing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small grounds maintenance team on site
• Plan out workloads and ensure all allocated sites are completed
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely and efficiently
• Use ride‑on, pedestrian, and tractor‑mounted equipment where required
• Carry out daily checks, basic maintenance, and cleaning of machinery
• Monitor quality, safety, and productivity on site
• Report defects, issues, and site concerns promptly
• Act as the main point of contact for your team during the working day

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in grounds maintenance and leading or mentoring others
• Is confident organising their own work and guiding a small team
• Has experience operating ride‑on equipment (desirable)
• Has towing experience, or is willing to work towards it
• Understands safe working practices and machinery limitations
• Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking responsibility on site
• Communicates clearly with supervisors, colleagues, and clients

A full UK driving licence is essential. Machinery tickets or formal qualifications are desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

What Glendale Can Offer

Pay up to £13.50 per hour (DOE)

• Ongoing training and development, including machinery and towing
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal (travel, retail, leisure, days out)
• Pension scheme
• Long‑term career progression opportunities

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the UK’s largest green space management service providers, with nearly 35 years’ experience delivering grounds maintenance, tree care, and landscaping services nationwide.
For more information, visitwww.glendale-services.co.uk

Closing Date: 13th September 2026