Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Salary: £13.19 per hour plus OT

Location: Bristol

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Bonus scheme and pension
• Annual team events, including staff parties
• Plenty of opportunity for overtime, paid at 1.5x the hourly rate

Job Summary

A well-established, award-winning grounds maintenance contractor based in Bristol is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join their growing team following the award of several new contracts. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate a high standard of workmanship and take pride in leading by example. Sharing your skills and knowledge with less experienced team members is key, so strong communication is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake grounds maintenance at various commercial sites including schools, business parks, industrial estates, and housing developments.
• Tasks include:
• Grass cutting and turf care
• Weed control
• Hedge trimming and maintenance
• Pruning and plant care
• Hard surface cleaning

Essential Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in commercial grounds maintenance
• Proficient in the use of ride-on and pedestrian mowers (e.g., Scags), petrol hedge trimmers, and strimmers
• Basic machinery maintenance skills
• Valid PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills and self-motivated
• Comfortable using a mobile phone app (training provided)

Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

• Basic plant knowledge
• CSCS card

Apply!

If this Grounds Maintenance Team Leader role sounds of interest click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions please contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.