Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Location: Enfield, North London

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (Team members are required to arrive at the yard for 7:00am each day.)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join a well-established grounds maintenance contractor based in Enfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to grounds maintenance, looking to join a professional and growing team.

The Role

As a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you will lead a team of two operatives, carrying out grounds maintenance across a variety of sites, including:

• Commercial properties

• Residential flats

• Schools

• Large housing estates

You will be responsible for ensuring all work is completed to a high standard while maintaining excellent health and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a two-person grounds maintenance team.

• Driving the company vehicle between sites.

• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and pruning.

• Weed control and general horticultural maintenance.

• Ensuring work is completed efficiently and to specification.

• Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks.

• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance.

• Experience leading or supervising a team.

• A full UK driving licence (essential).

• PA1 and PA6 certificates are desirable but not essential.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• A reliable and proactive approach to work.

• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 per annum.

• Monday to Friday working pattern – no regular weekends.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial and residential contracts.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

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Experienced Gardener – Stratford | £28,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Gardener to join a growing grounds maintenance team based in the Stratford area. This is a permanent role offering a salary of £28,000 per year, working within a supportive, team-focused environment.

Our client is an established and fast-growing UK provider of integrated grounds maintenance and green space management services. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to strengthen their horticultural teams across multiple sites in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out a full range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties
• Using hand tools and powered equipment such as hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers
• Planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs, flower beds, and seasonal displays
• Supporting overall site presentation and quality standards
• Working to scheduled tasks and customer expectations
• Reporting any site issues or improvement opportunities

Requirements:

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance / horticulture is essential
• Ability to confidently use horticultural machinery and tools
• Strong understanding of plants, shrubs, and general garden maintenance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good awareness of health & safety procedures on site
• Full UK driving licence is required – candidates without a licence will not be considered
• Candidates without relevant experience will not be considered

Desirable (not essential):

• PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
• Ride-on mower experience
• Formal horticulture qualification (Level 2 or equivalent)

What’s on Offer:

• Long-term, permanent opportunity
• Supportive working environment within a growing organisation
• Opportunities for development as the business continues to expand