Job Description
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
We at Grounds Care Group have a great opportunity for a full‑time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our busy but friendly team in Epsom, London and the surrounding areas. We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (or £13.46 to £14.42 per hour, dependent upon skills & experience) on a permanent contract.
About Grounds Care Group
We carry out Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Improvement Works, Bulk Waste Removal, Japanese Knotweed Treatments, Gritting/Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance Services for our multiple clients across the UK.
Responsibilities
* Cover grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
* Undertake general grounds maintenance using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
* Work as a team player and be comfortable working alongside others, and also on your own.
* Carry out work outside in all weather conditions.
* Ensure all works allocated to the team are completed on time and to a high standard.
* Ensure all machinery is looked after and maintained.
* Manage your team so that all members know what is expected of them.
* Understand the needs of each site/client and communicate these within the team.
* Be proactive, look forward along the work schedule, and suggest recommendations for the site and additional works.
* Have an excellent understanding of mobile applications.
* Apply Health & Safety, ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with the company’s Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). All work will be performed in line with company policies, standards and values, professionally and to the highest possible standard.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.
Essential Skills Required
* Previous experience working in Grounds Maintenance.
* PA1 / PA6 certificates.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Team player and initiative.
Benefits
* Monday to Friday working week.
* Overtime available.
* Uniform provided.
* Additional annual leave on your birthday.
* Employee assistance programme (EAP).
* Referral programme (bonus).
* Part of a growing and developing organisation.
* Learning & development opportunities.
* Great opportunities for career progression.
Grounds Care Group takes its safeguarding responsibilities seriously. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory work references. We work towards fairness in recruitment; please advise if you need any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment or interview process.
If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and like working outdoors then we’d love to hear from you, as you can make a great contribution by joining our team as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader.
Job Details
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
* Team Leader: 1 year (required)
Licence / Certification:
* PA1 and PA6 certificates (required)
* Driving licence (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) – we do not offer sponsorship.
Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent
Benefits (also see above):
* Additional leave
* Company van
* Company pension
* Free parkingOn‑site parking
* Referral programme
Willingness to travel: 50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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