Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Walsall, WS3 2DL

Full time, fixed term until 31st October

Main Duties

• Hands‑on role assisting the Contract Manager in the effective delivery of programmed maintenance, responsible for several operational teams.
• Take responsibility for works on site, including timekeeping, productivity arrangements for breaks, dealing with members of the public, visitors and deliveries.
• Motivate, support and guide teams, proactively leading by example and maintaining workforce discipline.
• Oversee the smooth running of the depot, ensuring cleanliness of the depot and yard are of high standard at all times.
• Operate and ensure others operate company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care; daily checks and routine servicing are carried out and properly recorded.
• Be aware of enhanced duties under the Glendale Health & Safety Policy for the safety of team members on site and for reporting incidents and near misses.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Contract Manager and Supervisor.

The Person

• Ideally qualified in horticulture.
• Confident with good people‑management skills.
• Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.
• Experienced with a variety of small engine machinery.
• Good IT knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake police accreditation and DBS reference check.
• Must be able to drive; ideally have a full, clean driving licence.
• PA1 & PA6 essential.
• Aware of all relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Reliable, conscientious and able to work on own initiative.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Employee discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Career progression, training and development

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