Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Job Overview

Full‑time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Competitive salary of £29,000 to £29,500 per annum. Permanent contract.

• Lead a team of grounds maintenance staff to deliver high‑quality work using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery.
• Plan and schedule daily, weekly and seasonal tasks such as grass cutting, strimming, shrub, bed and hedge maintenance, leaf clearance, planting, turfing, gritting and snow clearance.
• Ensure all machinery is maintained and stored properly.
• Monitor and complete jobs within the specified timescale and to a high standard.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the specific needs of each site/client and communicate these to the team.
• Proactively anticipate upcoming work requirements and suggest additional works or site recommendations.
• Use mobile applications to record work, log incidents and communicate with the management team.
• Apply health & safety principles, adhering to the company’s Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintain professional conduct in all interactions with clients, staff and contractors.

Monday to Friday

Full‑time, Permanent

Peterborough – work location is on the road.

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance.
• PA1 / PA6 certificate.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong team‑player attributes and initiative.

• Minimum 2 years in grounds maintenance (required).
• UK residency (required).

• Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory work references required.
• Fairness in recruitment – reasonable adjustments available.
• Uniform provided.
• Overtime available.
• Additional annual leave on birthday.
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP).
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

We work towards fairness in recruitment and welcome you to request any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process.