Senior Ground Maintenance Operative

Senior Ground Maintenance Operative
Location: Reading, Berkshire (travel across the South of England)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Terra Verde Landscaping Ltd
At Terra Verde Landscaping Ltd, we provide high-quality commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance and exterior property services across Reading and the South of England. We work with managing agents, commercial property owners, housing associations, schools, business parks and industrial estates, delivering reliable, professional services that our clients can depend on. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Landscaping Team Leader / Site Supervisor to join our team.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Team Leader, you'll lead a small team of operatives, drive a company van to sites, and ensure all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard. You'll be the main point of contact on site and will represent Terra Verde Landscaping with our clients
Duties include:
* Leading and supervising a small team of landscapers.
* Grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming and weed control.
* Soft landscaping and planting.
* Fencing installation and repairs.
* Pressure washing and exterior cleaning.
* Vegetation clearance and seasonal works.
* Operating professional landscaping equipment including mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers and leaf blowers.
* Completing daily site paperwork.
* Carrying out vehicle and equipment checks.
* Ensuring Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements are always followed.
* Liaising with customers and site managers professionally.
* Identifying additional works and assisting with quotations where required.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 3 years' experience in commercial landscaping or grounds maintenance.
* Previous experience supervising or leading a team.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Self- Starter, Reliable & Hardworking.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* Able to adapt to commercial environments.
Desirable
* PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates.
* Chainsaw qualifications.
* Trailer licence (BE).
* First Aid at Work.
* Experience pricing landscaping works.
What We Offer
Up to £35,000 per annum
Company Vehicle & Fuel Card.
Company uniform and PPE.
Professional tools and equipment.
Pension scheme.
Paid holiday.
Ongoing training and development.
Opportunities to progress as the business grows.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday.
* Typical hours: 8:00am–5:30pm.
* Overtime available (optional)
To Apply
If you're an experienced landscaper looking to step into a leadership role with a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. If you’re interested, please click apply and submit your CV.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to contact all applicants, but we will be in touch if we would like to discuss next steps with you