Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Top Garden Services – Based in Hepworth (covering contracts across East Anglia)
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per year
Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: 02/03/2026
About Us
Top Garden Services is a growing, dynamic grounds maintenance and arb company delivering professional services across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We maintain public spaces, parish and town councils, business parks, commercial sites and domestic properties.
High standards are central to our brand. Our operatives work to professional guidelines, using modern equipment and an app-based CRM system to document work, record photos, and ensure full transparency for clients.
As part of our long-term development plan, we continue to invest in staff training, new machinery and opportunities for progression. Entrepreneurial ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged at every level.
Role Overview
We are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to run a small team, oversee daily operations, and ensure consistent high-quality work across multiple sites.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will work on the tools while managing site standards, productivity and documentation.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Site Management
- Leading a team on a wide range of grounds maintenance contracts
- Managing daily site visits and coordinating work plans
- Delegating tasks effectively to match skill level and site requirements
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Acting as the on-site contact for clients, members of the public and council representatives
Operational Duties
- Completing a full range of grounds maintenance tasks, including:
- Grass cutting, strimming, edging and mowing large areas
- Hedge cutting, shrub maintenance and reduction work
- Weed control (manual and chemical where qualified)
- Leaf clearance, litter collection and site tidying
- Monitoring site conditions and highlighting additional work opportunities
- Conducting basic daily checks on machinery and vehicles
- Ensuring operatives follow company health and safety procedures
Digital Job Management
- Using an app-based CRM (BigChange-style platform) to:
- Receive job sheets
- Upload before/after photos
- Complete site notes
- Sign off work for client reporting
- Ensuring your team logs work accurately and consistently
About You
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Have proven experience in grounds maintenance (minimum 4 years)
- Are confident leading others and setting the standard on site
- Are highly reliable, organised and able to work independently
- Can coach newer staff and help drive their development
- Are comfortable using smartphones and task-management apps
- Take pride in producing clean, professional work across every site
Essential Requirements
- Grounds maintenance experience
- Experience leading a team or stepping up into a lead role
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong practical skills with grounds machinery
- Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach
Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)
- Chainsaw tickets (NPTC units)
- PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications
- Trailer experience
- Basic arboricultural knowledge
What We Offer
- £27,000–£30,000 salary depending on experience
- Consistent hours and stable year-round work
- Company pension
- Free parking at the yard
- Ongoing training and supported development
- Modern tools and machinery
- A role in an expanding company with a long-term vision
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and grow within the business
How to Apply
If you are interested in discussing this role further, please email Tom at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Gardening: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
