Technical lead Work, Jobs in Histon, Cam (with Salaries)

Lead Gardener
ABMC Cambridge American Cemetery —Cambridge
- Up to £59,000 a year
- Maintenance
- English
- Supervising experience
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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Head of Customer Success
Cambrionix —Cambridge
- £85,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Deputy Chief Information Officer (Digital Services)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust —Saint Ives
- £94,356 - £108,814 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
Key Account Manager - Vegetable Seeds – UK & Scandinavia
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH \ RAGT Seeds Limited —Ickleton
- £55,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Business development
- Travel
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Quality and Environmental (Technical Services Coordinator)
East Anglian Galvanizing Limited —Huntingdon
- Up to £35,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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PCB Team Lead
Arm —Cambridge
- £126,200 - £170,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Relocation assistance
Software Development Team Lead
Royal Society of Chemistry —Cambridge
- £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Travel
- Work from home
Service Desk Engineer
Redgate —Cambridge
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Heavy lifting
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
Quality Performance Lead
Hain Celestial UK —Cambridge
- Night shift
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Communication skills
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IT Service Desk Team Lead
Cambridge Consultants —Cambridge
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
Digital Transformation Manager
Jacqulin Digital Ventures Ltd —Cambridge
- £3,800 - £6,500 a month
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
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Project Manager
GBG Group UK —Swaffham Bulbeck
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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3d
Technical Project Manager
lowRISC CIC —Cambridge
- £70,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- University
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Technical Program Manager
Arm —Cambridge
- £88,100 - £119,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Communication skills
Head of Operations
Universal Gas Solutions —Baldock
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Team management
- Plumbing
- Work from home
- Bereavement leave
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Technical Service Manager
Bango —Cambridge
- English
- AWS
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Manager, Instrumentation Manufacturing
STEMCELL Technologies Inc —Cambridge
- £61,500 - £92,300 a year
- Management
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
14d
IT & Information Security Management System Coordinator
Cambridge Intelligence —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Research Assistant (Genomics Core) (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge —Cambridge
- £33,002 - £35,608 a year
- Research
- University
Compatibility Scientist
Tristel Solutions Ltd —Snailwell
- £29,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory experience
- Bereavement leave
- Life insurance
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Lead Gardener

ABMC Cambridge American Cemetery
Cambridge

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Job details

Fixed term contract
Up to £59,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Pruning (plant care)
English
Grounds maintenance and landscaping experience
Supervising experience
First Aid Certification
Team management
Driving
Risk management
Conflict management
Commercial grounds maintenance
Computer skills
Irrigation
Horticulture

Full job description

Cambridge American Cemetery is the only World War II American Cemetery in the United Kingdom, we are part of the American Battle Monuments Commission and we are seeking a Lead Gardener to join our Grounds Keeping team at this Heritage Site.

Lead Gardener, Cambridge American Cemetery, American Battle Monuments Commission

Basic Function:

The Lead Gardener serves as a Team Supervisor under the direction of the site Operations and Technical Manager (OTM) at the cemetery, supervising the performance of the work carried out by the gardening team, while participating in the performance of the work as needed: coordination and planning of staff activity, management of stocks, equipment, quality of maintenance, and reporting of activity to the Operations and Technical Manager (OTM).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a field supervisor, collaborating closely with the team in the supervision and leadership of greenspace duties. Actively participates in the management of the site:

Assigns tasks, provides technical advice, and ensures that gardeners satisfactorily complete the full range of assigned work.
Monitors work in progress of employees and subcontractors – assists to control the flow of operations.
Inspects the quality of finished work and ensures it conforms to technical requirements and ABMC expectations.
Organises and plans the work of the assigned team. Reorganises the team’s work schedules if necessary. Implements corrective actions as required.
Maintains morale and manages disputes within assigned team. Refers recommendations for discipline to OTM, as necessary.
Identify areas in which the personnel could benefit from additional training to improve the safety and quality of the work (e.g., pruning, safety, specialised equipment, etc.)
Ensures good safety and posture practices are followed by team members – assists in ensuring required training for assigned team are completed on schedule, including Occupational Health and Safety, fire safety, first aid, etc.
Ensures proper use of the equipment and respects the safety and security rules on the site.
Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
Assists the OTM in recruiting for vacant positions.
May be required to maintain and program the irrigation system or other equipment.
May assist in soliciting and obtaining quotes for purchases and contract work.
May be required to perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications Required for Effective Performance

Education / Training

Vocational certificate in Horticulture/Greenspace or equivalent experience is required.
Full UK Driving Licence

Prior Work Experience

3 to 5 years’ experience in greenspace maintenance required.
3 to 5 years’ experience supervising a team is desired.

Post Entry Training

First aid at work certificate.
Training in work site safety movements and working techniques (dorsal belt and knee pad) and wearing of PPE.
Certifications and training on lifts, DOFF steam system, other systems made available in accordance with duties.

Language Proficiency

Speaking, reading, and writing in English.
For non-native English speakers, level 4 (ILR scale) or C1 (CEFR scale) is required.

Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of horticultural work techniques and procedures, including plant development and maintenance (water/fertilizer needs, pruning techniques, etc.)
Good knowledge of preservation, installation, and care of flowers, plants, turf, bedding materials, etc.
Excellent knowledge of phytosanitary, bio stimulant, and fertilizer products and their use.
Awareness of the risks associated with the profession.
Knowledge of the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Knowledge of safety techniques and movements.

Abilities and Skills

Ability to use all the tools and machinery used to perform greenspace work at the site.
Ability to adjust tools and equipment and maintain their working order.
Ability to manage a team and plan and organize work according to weather conditions.
Ability to work with precision and thoroughness.
Ability to identify a situation presenting a risk or a deviation and correct it.
Ability to use computers to generate reports and program the irrigation system.
Ability to negotiate prices and obtain quotes for services.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maps.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments.

Position Elements

Supervision Received

Supervision is provided by the OTM.
The Lead Gardener takes specific work assignments from the OTM, develops an operational plan to accomplish the work, and independently leads a group of 5-7 gardeners and other team members to accomplish assigned work and projects.
Work is generally evaluated on overall effectiveness and the meeting of assigned objectives.

Available Guidelines

Guidelines include standard reference materials, product data sheets, service manuals, maps, planting plans, bulletins, and ABMC standards.

Exercise of Judgement

Uses independent judgment to carry out the directions of the OTM and to resolve common or routine issues.
The OTM is available to give advice on new or unfamiliar assignments.

Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts

Maintains daily contact with cemetery staff (gardeners, mechanic, masons), as well as contractors, and visitors (during site events such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc.), in order to obtain, provide, or exchange information regarding projects, and to execute project activities.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the work of small team of 5-7 gardeners and other team members.
May serve as the OTM in the regular OTM’s absence.

Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties after Entry into this Position

2 years.

Work environment

The work environment is outdoors but may require occasional work from an office desk and workspace.
Incumbent is routinely subject to weather (dryness, heat, humidity, wind, cold, snow) and risks including chemicals, noise, vibrations, falls from height and same-level falls, insect bites, burns, cuts, limb crushing, ocular discomfort, and allergies.
Incumbent is subjected to repetitive work and awkward postures and is required to carry heavy loads up to 25 kgs.

Generous holiday allowance is given including the American Bank Holidays, English Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Private Health Care, and a competitive salary.

Please provide your CV and a covering letter by email to [email protected] explaining why you think you would be the right candidate to join our team.

Successful applicants will be subject to a US Embassy full security background check.

Closing date – 7 September 2026

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to £59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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