Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Person to join our team.
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Role:
In this role you will be working alongside an Operative to successfully complete a schedule and programme of works to specification. Your responsibilities include:
· Delivering a scheduled round of works
· Effective management of customers’ expectations on site
· Leading and developing your team member (Operative)
· Carrying out grounds maintenance related tasks
· Use of commercial grounds maintenance equipment
Operational Requirements:
· Ensuring the van is loaded with the correct kit and sundries as required for the day
· Working within the schedule and planning ahead for the week – preventing any last-minute problems and ensuring all scheduled works are completed
· Working to site specifications – covering all outlined areas to the required standard
· Provide feedback where required to the office.
· Basic maintenance of vans and equipment
· Organising Operative's workload
· Contributing to the Operative's development
· Ensure you and your fellow team member are adhering to the following:
o Attendance – Arrive for work before the scheduled start time
o Uniform – Wear the Countrywide branded uniform at all times
o PPE – Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Safety boots at all times
o Health and Safety – Follow H&S guidelines as per Countrywide documentation and manufacturers guidelines
Communication Requirements
· Timely, professional responses to requests and instructions with detailed information
· The development of on-site customer relations
· Polite and professional at all times in the public eye
· Installing strong communication within your team
Key Attributes
· Willing – To assist and help others, to learn and open to development
· Enthusiasm – Be positive in your approach to both the job and the task at hand
· Honesty - Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
· Reliability – Consistency across all elements of the job role
· Initiative – Using initiative to be proactive in your planning and approach on site and in the yard
· Encouragement – Working with team members to maximise potential
· Adaptable – A positive response to challenges, always working towards a solution.
Essential Skills / Competencies / Experience required
· Driving license
· Proven horticulture knowledge and experience
· 3 years’ experience within grounds maintenance
· Proven good attendance and performance record
· Proven communication skills
· Ability to use and maintain a variety of commercial grounds maintenance equipment across the company independently
· A practical mindset
· The fitness to handle the physical requirements of the job
Desirable Skills
· Grounds Maintenance Team Leader experience
· PA1 & PA6 spraying certificate
· Trailer use and experience
Duties
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns
- Operate and maintain power tools for groundskeeping purposes
Skills
- Mechanical knowledge for operating and maintaining equipment
- Proficiency in using hand tools for various tasks
- Experience in landscape maintenance and groundskeeping
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with power tools used in grounds maintenance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,500.00-£30,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person