Grounds Maintenance Team Leader | Uffculme, EX15 3FH | March to October: Mon – Fri: 9hrs per day | Winter: Mon – Thur: 8hrs per day | £27,547 - £30,000 (£13.00 - £14.16ph)

Join a dynamic team with a leading company that has been providing top-notch grounds and property maintenance solutions since 1986!

As a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you'll take charge and lead a skilled team of operatives to deliver high-quality results on every project. With a varied schedule and a well-structured programme of works, you'll ensure each task is completed to the highest standard.

This is your chance to step into a leadership role, where your expertise will shine, and every day brings new challenges and accomplishments!

Are you the right person for the job?

Key Attributes

Willing – To assist and help others, to learn and open to development
Enthusiasm – Be positive in your approach to both the job and the task at hand
Honesty - Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
Reliability – Consistency across all elements of the job role
Initiative – Using initiative to be proactive in your planning and approach on site and in the yard
Encouragement – Working with team members to maximise potential
Adaptable – A positive response to challenges, always working towards a solution
Essential Skills / Competencies / Experience required

Driving licence
Proven horticulture knowledge and experience
3 years’ experience within grounds maintenance
Proven good attendance and performance record
Proven communication skills
Ability to use and maintain a variety of commercial grounds maintenance equipment across the company independently
A practical mindset
The fitness to handle the physical requirements of the job
Desirable Skills

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader experience
PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate
Trailer use and experience
What will your role look like?

Your responsibilities include:

Delivering a scheduled round of works
Effective management of customers’ expectations on site
Leading and developing your team
Carrying out horticultural and grounds maintenance related tasks
Use of commercial grounds maintenance equipment
Maintenance of van and machinery
Operational Requirements

Ensuring the van is loaded with the correct kit and sundries as required for the day
Working within the schedule and planning ahead for the week – preventing any last-minute problems and ensuring all scheduled works are completed
Working to site specifications – covering all outlined areas to the required standard
Working in line with best horticultural practice
Provide feedback where required to your line manager
Basic maintenance of vans and equipment
Organising Operatives workload
Contributing to the Operatives development
Ensure you and your fellow team member are adhering to the following:

Attendance – Arrive for work before the scheduled start time
Uniform – Wear the Countrywide branded uniform at all times
PPE – Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Safety boots at all times
Health and Safety – Follow H&S guidelines as per Countrywide documentation and manufacturers guidelines

What can you expect in return?

Sick Pay: As a small business, they currently do not offer sick pay other than Government Statutory scheme
Holidays: 1-5 years’ service = 20 days + bank holidays | 6-7 years’ service = 22 days + bank holidays | 8-10 years’ service = +1 holiday per annum
Van: Company Van provided for commuting to work
Pension: Optional pension scheme. Employer contributes 3% of salary, employee contributes 5% of salary

Breaks: 45mins unpaid
Overtime: Available where required

Mon – Fri: 1.33x
Sat: 1.5x

What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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