Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Posted 1 week ago by Grounds Care Group
£30,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Grounds Maintenance Team Leader at Grounds Care Group will oversee a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks in South East London, ensuring high standards and timely completion of work. This role requires strong leadership skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to managing grounds maintenance activities. The position is physically demanding and involves working in various weather conditions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining equipment and adhering to health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all works allocated to the team are completed in the timescale given and to a high level of standard.
- Maintain and look after all machinery.
- Manage the team and communicate expectations clearly.
- Understand the needs of each site/client and communicate this within the team.
- Be proactive in anticipating upcoming works and specific needs.
- Suggest recommendations for the site and additional works.
- Have an excellent understanding of mobile applications.
- Ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations and company policies.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in Grounds Maintenance.
- PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Team player with initiative.
- Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly
City: Croydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We here at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for a full time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our busy but friendly team in the South East London Areas. We are offering a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum / £13.46 to £14.42 (dependent upon skills & experience), on a permanent contract.
About Grounds Care Group We carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple Clients across the UK.
Team Leader It is likely, that no two days will be the same, as you will be covering grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance. You will be responsible for undertaking general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery. You will need to be a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, but also on your own. This is a physically demanding job role, working outside in all weather.
Team Leader Responsibilities
- To ensure all works allocated to the team are completed in the timescale given and to a high level of standard.
- To ensure all machinery is kept well looked after & maintained.
- Manage your team to ensure that all members know what is expected of them in their role.
- To understand the needs of each site/client as not all specifications are the same, and communicate this within team.
- Be proactive, by looking forward along the work schedule to be aware of upcoming works and any specific needs involved.
- Be proactive in suggesting recommendations for the site and also additional works.
- Have an excellent understanding of mobile applications.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety, ensuring all tasks are carried out in adherence to the company's Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- All work will be performed according to company policies, standards and in line with the company’s values.
- All work will be carried out professionally and to the highest possible standard.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
- PA1 / PA6 Certificates.
- A Full UK Driving Licence.
- Be a Team Player and Demonstrate Initiative.
Please note: Grounds Care Group take its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we Service Contracts that will require you to have an enhanced DBS check and provide 2 satisfactory work references. We work towards Fairness in Recruitment, so please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.
Benefits
- Monday to Friday (Working Week)
- Overtime Available
- Uniform Provided
- Additional Annual Leave on your Birthday
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
- Referral Programme (Bonus)
- Part of a Growing and Developing Organisation
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Great opportunities for someone looking to develop in this industry and would like career progression.