Overview
Wyre Council is looking to recruit a Parks Area Team Leader who will lead a team of Gardeners and Skilled Gardeners maintaining our award-winning open spaces. The role covers work across Wyre Borough including cemeteries, with opportunities to develop skills in management and supervision of grounds maintenance teams.
Employer: Wyre Council
* Salary: £30,024 - £32,061
* Location: Copse Road Depot
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 21/09/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: Env/25/321620
Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise a team of Gardeners and Skilled Gardeners in the maintenance of parks, ornamental areas, fine turf, sports pitches and recreational spaces.
* Manage a programme of work and recommend future improvements to maintain high standards of grounds maintenance.
* Work alongside experienced colleagues to continue delivering award-winning green flag standards.
What You’ll Need
* NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification including PA1 & PA6a
* The ability to supervise, motivate and lead a team
* Knowledge of and ability to use a range of grounds maintenance equipment
* A current full driving licence
* Be sufficiently physically mobile to undertake the duties of a Parks Area Team Leader
What You’ll Get In Return
* Hands-on experience working with teams that have award-winning standards
* Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies
* A competitive rate of pay including employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service, including bank holidays
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk.
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