Head Groundsman

Head GroundsmanJob ID264117Posted06-Mar-2026Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestEngineering/MaintenanceLocation(s)Chester - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandPurpose of JobTo provide efficient and effective grounds maintenance support to the Airbus UK Broughton, ensuring general appearance of the grounds are maintained in accordance with the required standards. Observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by management are adhered to.Key Responsibilities1. Maintain the professional image of CBRE at all times.2. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all CBRE employees and clients' representatives.3. Ensure that Planned Preventative Grounds and Horticultural Maintenance is carried out in line with task schedules and industry best practices. Inclusive of Winter Contingency and associated gritting.4. Identify any defects found to Line Manager.5. Attend site and carry out reactive repairs as instructed by Line Manager.6. To clear litter, leaves and debris from around the site, and clean up spillages as required.7. Using small road sweeper to clean road edges and general site8. Emptying of general waste, recycling and cigarette bins.9. To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris10. To dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required.11. To undertake porterage tasks as required, deliveries etc.12. To undertake handypersons duties as directed by management as outlined below:Painting - as requiredFirst line maintenance of fixtures and fittings, examples: tightening screws on window hinges, maintenance on door handles, minor repairs as a temporary measure after break-ins, vandalism etc.13. To maintain appropriate records for QHSE logbooks.14. To assist and host where necessary, personnel visiting the site such asContractors.15. To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and NMS policies.16. Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.AttributesKnowledge of Grounds maintenanceTime management skills, organisational skills and ability to prioritiseAbility to communicate to a diverse range of people verbally and in writing (Personable and approachable)Ability to work on own initiativeAbility to follow schedules and planned grounds maintenance tasksWork as part of a teamFlexible approach to work and flexible hours (seasonable)May be required to work in adverse weather conditionsRequired SkillsLantra or similar qualifications needed in ride-on mowers, tractors, strimmer's, hedge cuttersValid current driving licencePreferred SkillsFork Lift truck Licence (4 tonne or less)Chainsaw licenceFirst Aid TrainingLicence for pesticide spraying PA1, PA6 and PA2Accountabilities1 The position is to cover the Airbus Broughton site and will report to the Grounds and External Manager2 The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.3 This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility Share Head Groundsman with a friend via e-mail