Job title - Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Location - Crystal Palace

Salary - £30,000

Duration - Perm

Sector - Landscaping

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader? Our client is seeking a dedicated Ground Maintenance Team Leader to join their team working on several mobile commercial contracts. As a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring our clients' contracts run smoothly and successfully and leading a team ensuring the highest of standards are met.

As a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader your responsibilities will include the following:

• Mowing lawns, trimming edges, and maintaining grass areas to ensure they are neat and well-presented.

• Pruning trees, shrubs, and bushes to maintain their health and appearance.

• Planting flowers, trees, and other greenery as directed by supervisors.

• Watering plants, lawns, and other green spaces as needed.

• Identifying and removing weeds from flowerbeds, pathways, and other areas.

• Reporting any equipment malfunctions or damage to supervisors for repair or replacement.

• Adhering to safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required when handling chemicals or operating equipment.

• Leading a team of grounds maintenance staff, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

• Assigning daily tasks and responsibilities to team members based on priorities, deadlines, and skill levels. Planning and organizing work schedules to ensure all ground maintenance duties are carried out on time.

• Providing training to team members on proper ground maintenance techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and any relevant regulations or guidelines.

• Ensuring that all ground maintenance work meets established standards of quality and safety. Conducting regular inspections of grounds and facilities to identify areas for improvement and address any issues promptly.

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader who has the following skills and qualifications:

• Full UK Driver's License is essential

• 3 years in the industry.

• Experience in pedestrian and ride on mowing, hedge cutting, hand weeding, all general aspects of grounds maintenance.

• Willing to work by themselves when required.

• Team player.

• Pa1 Pa6 spraying license.

• Good knowledge of general health and safety.

The Offer:

• £30,000

• Training & development

• Pension / Sick Pay

• Company vehicle

• Internal Progression

Interested? To apply for this role as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV