Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Working throughout the Karbon footprint and responsible for the line management of the grounds maintenance teams, carrying out inspections, and dealing with stakeholders, contractors, and customers. The Grounds Maintenance Team Leader must be a problem solver with a high level of resilience.

We’re looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join and support our Grounds Maintenance team in managing an already excellent service, delivered to our customers in a way that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety, and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward‑thinking and continuous improvement.

The successful applicant may be asked to operate anywhere within the current Karbon Homes geographical footprint and manage internal and external contractual obligations as required. A full UK driving licence is essential.

The successful applicant should have a thorough understanding of grounds maintenance practices and be aware of future challenges facing the industry. They must possess the relevant knowledge, skills and experience necessary to successfully manage a multi‑disciplinary team of in‑house colleagues, supported by approved sub‑contractors, in undertaking grounds maintenance tasks in a fast‑moving, dynamic and expanding working environment.

They must be dynamic, with a collaborative, engaging style, and possess strong customer service, people management and organisational skills. They must be highly organised, capable of working to tight deadlines, achieving KPIs and targets in accordance with budget constraints whilst maintaining high quality and safety.

They must be competent with Microsoft Office systems and have the necessary experience to deliver training to their teams in the use of systems and equipment. A resilient approach and ability to work under pressure is essential.

The successful candidate will work in our Grounds Maintenance team led by the Head of Grounds Maintenance. If you require further information about the role, please contact John Gray .

• Position:
  Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – Permanent role
• Salary: £34,112 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum (own car to be used)
• Location:
  
  Stanley
• Travel:
  Regular travel will be required
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Criminal Record Consideration – We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to the role.
• The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:

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• Closing date:
  Wednesday 8 July 2026
• Interview date: W/C 13 July 2026

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