Ground Maintenance Team Leader
Salary £28,617.74
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Can you provide a first class gardening and grounds maintenance service? Do you have leadership skills?
Due to the expansion of Ground Solutions we are looking for a Ground Maintenance Team.
Ground Solutions is a residential property management company, looking for the right person to join a hard-working team of men and women who deliver a first-class service to all our customers.
The Role:
- General gardening including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, pesticide application and strimming
- Maintaining all planted areas, pruning and leaf clearance
- Shrub and tree planting work, setting out of shrubs, trees and bedding
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- To lead, motivate and instruct a small team on site in order to achieve and promote best practice
- Have good plant knowledge and identification
- Ensure daily and weekly targets are achieved
- Completion of internal records
- Liaise with site agents
- Drive and operate a range of plant and machinery
- Prior and proven experience in a similar role
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic
- Have an a good eye for detail
You will be responsible for the Health and Safety of yourself, your team and others who may be affected by your activities.
Key skills/ Qualifications:
- You must hold a full UK clean driving licence
- Qualified to NVQ standard or equivalent
- PA1 and PA6 desirable
- Experience of leading a team in a similar role
You must have good communication skills, conduct yourself in a professional manner and be well-presented.
Hours: 7.00 to 4.00pm (April - Oct)/ 8.00 to 4.00pm (Nov - March)
If feel you are the person we are looking for, then we want to hear from you.
Please note your employment is conditional on the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and you must be able to evidence you have the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,617.74 per year
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- PA1 Pesticide Certificate, PA6 certificate (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
