Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Lead Location: Primary site near Fleet, Hampshire Start and end each day at a yard in Chobham, Surrey Company van provided for business use and commuting ⏰ Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 Full-time, permanent Start date: ASAP Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and reliable Grounds Maintenance Lead to take ownership of a long-standing parish council contract in the Fleet area. This role involves hands-on grounds maintenance work as well as team leadership and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll lead a small team to deliver high-quality, scheduled work across public spaces. ️ Key Responsibilities: * Leading a small team to deliver scheduled seasonal and routine works * Operating ride-on and pedestrian mowers across public areas * Strimming, pruning, trimming, and general horticultural tasks * Sweeping, weeding, leaf clearance and hard surface maintenance * Safe use of machinery and equipment (training provided) * Accurate use of chemical applications (PA1/PA6 preferred – training available) * Daily driving of company vehicle (van or beavertail) from Chobham base * Liaising professionally with clients, residents, and the public * Ensuring work aligns with programme, quality, and safety expectations ✅ Requirements: * Full, clean UK driving licence (essential) * Proven experience in public-facing grounds maintenance * Competent with ride-on mowers and horticultural tools * Awareness of Health & Safety in public areas * Good timekeeping, organisation, and communication * Comfortable taking ownership and giving direction on site ⭐ Desirable: * PA1/PA6 spraying licences * ROSPA training (can be provided) * Experience working to structured contracts or parish frameworks