Job Description
About the Role:\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader & Grounds Operative to join our grounds maintenance team. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership capability combined with technical skills in horticulture.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead and supervise a small team of grounds operatives ensuring high-quality service delivery.\n\nCarry out a full range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties including mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, planting, and weed control.\n\nOperate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently (e.g., mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers).\n\nApply pesticides and herbicides in accordance with PA1/PA6 certifications.\n\nConduct daily site checks and complete relevant documentation as required.\n\nEnsure health & safety procedures are followed at all times on-site.\n\nProvide on-the-job training and guidance to team members where necessary.\n\nLiaise professionally with clients and represent the company positively at all times.\n\nRequirements:\n\nFull UK Driving Licence - essential (you will be required to drive company vehicles).\n\nRelevant horticultural qualifications (Level 2 or above preferred).\n\nPA1 & PA6 Spraying Certificates - essential.\n\nPrevious grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.\n\nAbility to lead and motivate a team with strong communication skills.\n\nGood understanding of health & safety in grounds maintenance operations.\n\nFlexible and reliable with a positive and proactive approach to work.\n\nDesirable:\n\nExperience in commercial grounds maintenance contracts.\n\nAdditional machinery qualifications (e.g., chainsaw, ride-on mowers) beneficial.\n\nPlease call Ravi asap on (phone number removed) \n\nRG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy