TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – LEICESTER

UK LANDSCAPES LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Company van and tools provided

Paid overtime potential

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company in Leicester is seeking a Team Leader & Grounds Maintenance Operatives. The role involves managing a small team, performing maintenance tasks at various commercial sites, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have experience in landscaping, be familiar with hand-held power tools, and possess a valid driver’s licence. Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Ability to use hand-held power tools like mowers and hedge cutters.
• Valid driver’s licence is essential.
• Previous experience managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team effectively.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive work.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through service interactions.
• Conduct vehicle checks and maintain documentation.

Skills

Commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience

Experience using hand-held power tools

Valid driver’s licence

Experience in managing a small team

Job description

TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – LEICESTER

Join to apply for the TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – LEICESTER role at UK LANDSCAPES LTD.

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Region: Leicester

Closing Date: 31/08/2025

Responsibilities

• Managing a small team
• Working independently or within a small team
• Mobile round visiting multiple commercial sites (retail parks, supermarkets, offices, schools, parks)
• Carrying out planned maintenance and reactive work
• Ensuring customer service interactions to keep clients satisfied
• Carrying out vehicle checks
• Using a company van, mobile iPad, full PPE and provided tools

Qualifications

• Commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
• Experience using hand‑held power tools such as petrol mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, etc.
• Valid driver’s licence essential
• Experience in managing a small team

Company Information

UK Landscapes Ltd is a well‑established grounds maintenance organisation with a strong national presence. We offer training and development and reward hard work: full PPE, tools, and equipment are supplied. Permanent positions and further opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Pay is £30k‑£40k + based on a 48‑hour per week pay through an annualised hours programme. Overtime may be available at a premium rate but is not guaranteed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. Applications are welcome from a wide range of candidates. Selection will be based on individual merit alone.