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Sanctuary Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Counselling or advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Health plan (voluntary)

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition

Staff networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Ely is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to oversee ground care across our schemes. You will manage tasks, safety checks and provide guidance to a junior colleague within a small van-based team.

The role requires PA1–PA6 certification, gardening machinery experience, and a proactive, customer-focused approach in a not-for-profit housing environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling.
• A 'can do' attitude to work assignments.
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent) is essential.
• Recent experience with operating gardening machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ground maintenance tasks in tenants' communal areas.
• Produce risk assessments and perform van checks.
• Maintain tools/equipment per safety guidelines.
• Litter picking, pruning, mowing and hedge cutting.
• Weed spraying and fly tipping removal; bin store clearances.
• Work with an apprentice and sometimes lone working.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

PDA systems

Can do attitude

Gardening machinery experience

Tools

PDA

Job description

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Ely

£29,436 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 7:00am to 3:30pm

We have an opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader also referred to as Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our Grounds Maintenance team based in Ely. The Grounds Maintenance team is responsible for completing ground maintenance tasks to our tenanted customers in the communal areas of our schemes and sites.

This role will sit within the wider Estates team and will include carrying out all grounds maintenance tasks along with ad hoc work requests as required. You will be responsible for completion of risk assessments, van checks, upkeep of equipment in line with safe working practice, litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, weed spraying, removal of fly tipping and bin store clearances. You will also work closely with an Apprentice.

If you have experience in a gardening role, using gardening equipment and machinery then this could be the role for you. You will be in a team of two per van but occasionally lone working will be required.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will include:

• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carrying out all tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• A 'can do' attitude to work assignments
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent) is essential
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential

This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

£27,964 per annum (rising to £29,436 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Company: Sanctuary Group Salary: £23980.36-25242.67 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Ely, CB6 3NW Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Sept 2026 Closing date: 5 Oct 2026