Based in Warmley, East Bristol (BS30 5LX)
£28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension | Full Uniform & PPE | Training & Career Development
Join a fast-growing and respected company where your leadership and horticultural skills will shape beautiful, well-maintained spaces across the South West. At CPS Grounds Ltd, we're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to lead from the front and inspire excellence in our daily grounds operations.
You'll manage a team of operatives and help deliver top-quality grounds maintenance to schools, sports fields, hotels, leisure centres, and commercial grounds in the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas.
The Role
As a Team Leader, you'll:
* Supervise day-to-day maintenance across multiple client sites
* Deliver services to high standards in line with contract specifications
* Operate equipment including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and sprayers
* Support, motivate, and manage a small team of Grounds Operatives
* Coordinate site inspections, annual leave requests, and resourcing
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
* Represent CPS Grounds professionally with clients and customers
* Report to the Operations Manager and collaborate with supervisors and coordinators
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain lawns, sports fields, hedges, and shrub borders
* Use and maintain grounds maintenance machinery
* Complete service reports, timesheets, and equipment checks
* Build strong relationships with clients and external agencies
* Identify staff training needs and communicate them to management
* Proactively seek additional work opportunities on-site
* Attend team meetings and contribute to project planning
* Respond promptly to client requests and feedback
What We're Looking For
* Hands-on grounds maintenance experience (gardening, landscaping, horticulture)
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Great attention to detail and a focus on high standards
* Customer service excellence and team spirit
* Physically fit and capable of outdoor work in all seasons
* Full UK driving licence
* Right to work in the UK
* Willingness to pass an enhanced DBS check
Desirable Skills
* PA1 & PA6 Spraying certificates (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience with sports turf care, pitch marking, or artificial turf
* Familiarity with tractors, sit-on mowers, and gang mowers
* Basic first aid or Health & Safety training
* Supervisory or site management experience
* Horticultural or technical qualifications
Working Hours
* Winter: 7:00am – 3:00pm (Mon–Fri)
* Summer: 7:00am – 4:00pm (Mon–Fri)
About Us
CPS Grounds Ltd is a leading provider of grounds maintenance and landscaping services. We manage over 250 sites across the education, sports, hospitality and commercial sectors. With a culture built on care, respect and trust, we're committed to developing our people and growing together.
Ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that takes pride in their work?
Apply now and join a company where your contribution truly makes an impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/10/2025