Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

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! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. TPBN1_UKTJ