TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – READING

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Full PPE, tools and equipment provided

Company van provided

Job summary

A well-established grounds maintenance company is seeking a Team Leader & Grounds Maintenance Operative in Reading. The role involves managing a small team while working across various commercial properties. Candidates should have grounds maintenance experience and a valid driver's license. The position offers a salary of up to £40,000 based on a 48-hour work week with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a small team.
• Must have commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.
• A valid driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Working on various multi-site commercial properties.
• Carrying out planned maintenance or reactive work.
• Customer service interaction to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Managing a small team

Commercial grounds maintenance experience

Using hand-held power tools

Customer service interaction

Tools

Hand-held power tools

Job description

TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – READING

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

Salary: Up to 40K
Region: Reading
Closing Date: 31/08/2025

Team Leader & Grounds Maintenance Operative/s Required for the start of the new season! (March)

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a small team
• Working independently or within a small team
• Must have commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
• Experience of using hand‑held power tools, such as petrol mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, etc.
• A valid drivers licence is essential

Responsibilities

• Mobile round working on various multi‑site commercial properties such as retail parks, supermarkets, offices, schools & colleges, parks and open spaces
• Regular visits carrying out planned maintenance or reactive work on sites
• Working within a small team
• Customer service interaction to ensure the client is happy with the works carried out
• Company van and mobile iPad are all provided
• Vehicle checks

A well‑established grounds maintenance organisation with a strong nationwide presence across the UK, offering training and development, rewarding hard work and strong core values that promote a good working environment for staff. Full PPE, tools and equipment are supplied. Permanent positions and other opportunities are available for the right candidates.

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

UK Landscapes Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer with 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 for roles will be based on individual merit alone.