Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced grounds maintenance team leader to manage and inspire a team of 12 operatives. You will oversee all landscaping activities, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed treatment, and tree care, in both commercial and domestic settings. Your role includes ensuring high standards of customer service and maintaining safety across all operations.

What You’ll Get:

• £34,017.82 per year with annual review
• Van, mobile phone, tablet, tools, fuel card, and uniform for business use
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• £500 annual flexible benefits allowance
• Wellbeing support, including virtual GP and 24/7 mental health services
• Retail discounts & drinks card – £30/month on hot or cold drinks

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, coaching, and motivating your team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Planning and allocating resources effectively to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Overseeing van stock, tools, and equipment to ensure teams are fully equipped to carry out their work.
• Carrying out regular performance reviews, inspections, and audits to maintain high standards and compliance.
• Monitoring the quality and consistency of work on site, ensuring jobs are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Building strong working relationships across teams to support positive customer outcomes and service delivery.
• Supporting continuous improvement by developing team capability and addressing performance where needed.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with BFL policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience in landscaping or in a leadership role within grounds maintenance
• Relevant qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent
• NPTC certifications for operating and maintaining landscaping equipment (brush cutters, mowers, hedge cutters) and for pesticide spraying
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Full UK driving licence and a flexible approach to work

Additional requirements

• A basic DBS check is required (we will arrange this for you)
• You must have the right to work in the UK

Apply today or get in touch for a quick, informal chat—we’re happy to talk through the role before you apply - View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

Please apply early, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing date: 23rd June 2026.