Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Our Market Harborough based Grounds Maintenance team needs a Team Leader to provide leadership and direction to a team of Operatives.

Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Manager, you will lead a team of Operatives based at our Market Harborough depot, ensuring works are completed on time and to the required standard.

The role will involve all aspects of grounds maintenance, including:

• Lawn mowing using pedestrian and ride on mowers
• Hedge cutting and pruning
• Clearing leaves
• Weeding and edging
• Shrubs and seasonal bedding maintenance
• Pesticide application

Working pattern:

• Summer (March – November): 42.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
• Winter (December – February): 32.5 hours a week Monday to Thursday

We want somebody who can:

• Love working outdoors and inspire a team regardless of weather conditions.
• Have experience in all horticultural aspects of grounds maintenance.
• Be a self‑starter, organised, and possess excellent communication skills.
• Deliver outstanding customer care and maintain a can‑do, upbeat attitude.

Minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Full UK driving licence with B+E trailer towing.
• PA1/PA6 certificates.
• Must live within a 30‑minute commute of Market Harborough depot.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can drive high standards of service and maintain the quality of our outdoor spaces.

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