Location: Wickford
Hourly Rate: £13.00-£13.50
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Monday-Friday 7:00-15:30
About the role
We are currently looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join, supervise and work alongside your small team working in Wickford. You will keep all grounds in wonderful condition for our client, through grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying and other horticultural duties as required.
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career, be trained & develop to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment!
Requirements
Grounds Maintenance working experience
Proven experience in Team Leader or Supervisor position within GM or a similar industry
Ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard, with a good eye for detail and a safety conscious mindset
The ability to be able to work independently but also as part of a wider team
Proficient in problem solving and dealing with complex situations
Reliable, energetic and enthusiastic with a determined, flexible and "can-do" attitude
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
A full valid UK driving license essential.
PA1 and PA6 licenses an advantage.Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.Benefits
21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Full workwear & PPE
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
Support for personal and professional challenges.
Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
Secure your future - Resources to manage your finances.
Colleague of the month and annual awards.
Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
Comprehensive resources and support.About our client
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all
Salary description
£13.00 - £13.50 per hour