Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance

GLENDALE; Bristol; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Annual leave increasing with service

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Pension scheme

Long‑term career progression

Job summary

Glendale in Paulton is hiring for a Team Leader in Grounds Maintenance. The role leads a small team (up to two operatives) across Somerset/Dorset contracts, combining hands‑on grounds work with day‑to‑day organisation and equipment management. PA1/PA6 desirable; full UK driving licence essential.

Salary up to £13.65/hr. We value practical leadership, on‑site safety, and the ability to deliver tasks to specification.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and leading or mentoring others.
• Confident in organizing own work and guiding a small team.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• PA1/PA6 qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small grounds maintenance team on site
• Plan 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

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Ride-on equipment

Towing

Education

PA1/PA6 qualifications

Job description

Job description

Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance

Paulton.

Pay: up to £13.65 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 Paulton 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 £13.65 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, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Early applications are encouraged. If you do not hear from us within 21 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.