Help us create clean, safe and sustainable communities.
At Vico Homes, were committed to maintaining high-quality environments across our neighbourhoods. Were looking for an Environmental Assistant Team Leader to help drive standards, lead a dynamic team, and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
About the role
As our Environmental Assistant Team Leader, you will:
Lead a flexible and responsive multi-disciplinary team to ensure the environmental quality of all Vico Homes neighbourhoods is maintained to a high standard.
Support the team by planning work such as garden clearances, litter picking, clearing rubbish, chainsaw work, tidying communal land and checking areas regularly to maintain high standards.
Work with internal teams, external partners, and contractors to coordinate and deliver estate-based environmental services.
Respond to emergency situations, including out-of-hours work as needed, and participate in a standby/call-out rota during periods of adverse weather.
Develop and manage a cost-effective and efficient Environmental Team, focused on delivering positive outcomes for our estates.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements, including training, machinery servicing, fleet management, and daily equipment checks.
About you
Were looking for someone who:
Has experience leading or supervising a team in an environmental, grounds maintenance, or similar operational setting.
Can respond effectively to emergency situations and work flexibly as part of a rota.
Has strong communication and coordination skills and can build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partner agencies.
Is highly organised with a strong understanding of health and safety protocols related to environmental operations.
For more details on what were looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.
For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Rebecca Pickersgill, Estates Business Manager on 07786181013.
Please note: Interviews will take place on 7 July 2025.
Vico Homes is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer, we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:
26 days holiday (rising to 31 over 5 years service) and statutory bank holidays;
an extra day off on your birthday;
generous employer pension contribution;
happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
a wide range of personal development opportunities;
a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
"cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.
How to apply
Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
We also encourage you to provide your CV but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address).
Email both your CV and supporting information form to usbefore the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.
What happens next?
You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview.
If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.
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