Parks Area Team Leader

Wyre Borough Council; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Parks Area Team Leader to supervise a team of Gardeners. You will manage the maintenance of award-winning outdoor spaces, including parks and cemeteries. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 2 in Horticulture and experience in leading teams. Additional benefits include competitive pay, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions

24 days annual leave increasing with service

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Gardeners to maintain outdoor spaces.
• Recommend improvements for turf and ornamental areas.
• Manage cemeteries and recreational spaces.

Skills

Supervising teams

Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment

Physical mobility

Education

NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a Parks Area Team Leader that has the necessary skills and ability to lead a team of Gardeners and Skilled Gardeners that maintain our award-winning open spaces.

Working throughout Wyre Borough including our cemeteries, you’ll have the opportunity to build on your existing skills of managing and supervising teams through the development opportunities we offer, while increasing your overall skills, confidence and experience in grounds maintenance.

Working alongside experienced colleagues that have delivered our year-on-year green flag success, you’ll be responsible for a programme of work and will recommend future improvements to maintain fine turf areas including maintenance on ornamental areas, sports pitches, parks and recreational spaces.

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 the 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 additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

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