Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Overview

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader - Glasgow, covering Glasgow and the Southwest Scotland

£26,863 - £28,276 per year 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Role

The Grounds Maintenance Team Leader (also known as a Landscape Technician Charge Hand) is responsible for the maintenance of communal grounds including grass cutting, trimming hedges and weeding flower beds. You will provide supervisory support to the wider team and ensure the grounds look presentable for visitors. A company van and tools will be provided which you will be responsible for and ensure they are kept in good working condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Use equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer's guidance
• Carry out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Qualifications and experience

• A pesticide application certificate PA1 - PA6 or equivalent
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• Some experience of supervising others
• This role will involve driving on company business. A full valid UK driving licence is required to drive a company vehicle

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,863 per annum (rising to £28,276 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Additional information

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our talent team will be happy to help you -

We reserve the right to close or extend the closing dates for positions depending on application numbers; early applications are encouraged.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office to ensure lawful working. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.