Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance

Glendale (UK) Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Annual leave increases with service

Pension scheme

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Glendale is seeking a reliable Team Leader to manage a small grounds maintenance team in the Paulton area, delivering programmed works across sites in Somerset and Dorset. The role combines hands-on maintenance with day-to-day organisation, safety compliance, and quality control.

You will supervise up to two operatives, plan workloads, operate and maintain machinery, and ensure tasks are completed on time and to specification. A valid UK driving licence is essential; PA1/PA6 are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and leading or mentoring others.
• Confident organising own work and guiding a small team.
• Experience operating ride-on equipment is desirable.
• Has towing experience or willing to work towards it.
• Understands safe working practices and machinery limitations.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to take responsibility on site.
• Clear communication with supervisors, colleagues and clients.

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 day

Skills

Grounds maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Safety awareness

On-site supervision

Tools

Ride-on equipment operation

Towing (desirable)

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