Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Lancing
£29,362 – £30,908 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
We have an opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our Team covering Sussex based out of Lancing. The position is within Estates Services which sits within Property Services, who have a responsibility to provide an effective estate maintenance service and supervisory support that meets contract and customer expectations applying appropriate horticultural practices.
Role responsibilities
- Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with grounds maintenance contract specifications and appropriate horticultural practices
- Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract specifications and escalating complaints as appropriate
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
- Using equipment and materials in a safe manner, as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
- Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
Skills and experiences
- Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
- NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
- Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent)
- Some experience in supervising others
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
- Some practical experience of operating machinery
- Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £29,362 per annum (rising to £30,908 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
If you’re unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
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