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

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