Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Overview

Sanctuary Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation across England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all delivered by dedicated employees committed to customer service.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – East London

Salary: £30,388 – £31,987 per year
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Hours:

40 hours per week
• Typical:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

You will join a team of two based in East London and surrounding areas, visiting a variety of properties to carry out ground maintenance tasks including grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and weed control in communal areas. A van will be provided for business use and must be kept in good condition.

• Provide supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Use equipment and materials safely, in accordance with risk assessments and manufacturer guidance
• Carry out hazardous tasks such as spraying in line with supplier guidelines; maintain relevant records to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and suitable for required tasks
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
• Recent experience in a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• This role involves driving on company business; drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

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.

• 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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks supporting inclusion and colleague wellbeing
• Role salary is £29,549 with an additional policy allowance of £839 per annum (rising to £31,104 with an additional policy allowance of £883 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 10 February 2026

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