Parks Area Team Leader

Abacus Diagnostica is now Uniogen; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Parks Area Team Leader to lead a team of Gardeners maintaining award-winning open spaces. Responsibilities include managing a work programme and ensuring high standards of grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate has an NVQ level 2 in Horticulture and strong supervisory skills. The role offers opportunities for training and development, as well as a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave increasing with service

Employer pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification including PA1 & PA6a.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and lead a team.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Gardeners in maintaining parks and recreational spaces.
• Manage programme of work and recommend improvements.
• Deliver award-winning green flag standards.

Skills

Supervise and lead a team

Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment

Physical mobility for outdoor duties

Driving licence

Education

NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Wyre Council is looking to recruit a Parks Area Team Leader who will lead a team of Gardeners and Skilled Gardeners maintaining our award-winning open spaces. The role covers work across Wyre Borough including cemeteries, with opportunities to develop skills in management and supervision of grounds maintenance teams.

Employer: Wyre Council

• Salary: £30,024 - £32,061
• Location: Copse Road Depot
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 21/09/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: Env/25/321620

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Gardeners and Skilled Gardeners in the maintenance of parks, ornamental areas, fine turf, sports pitches and recreational spaces.
• Manage a programme of work and recommend future improvements to maintain high standards of grounds maintenance.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues to continue delivering award-winning green flag standards.

What You’ll Need

• NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification including PA1 & PA6a
• The ability to supervise, motivate and lead a team
• Knowledge of and ability to use a range of grounds maintenance equipment
• A current full driving licence
• Be sufficiently physically mobile to undertake the duties of a Parks Area Team Leader

What You’ll Get In Return

• Hands-on experience working with teams that have award-winning standards
• Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies
• A competitive rate of pay including employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service, including bank holidays

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk.

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