Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Position: Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Location: Swanley

Salary: £13.25 to £14.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

Are you an experienced grounds maintenance professional with a knack for leading teams and ensuring top‑notch outdoor spaces? Do you excel in a hands‑on role where your leadership skills and attention to detail can truly shine? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable company specialising in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor environments. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a dedicated and proactive Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join their team.

Our client specialises in grass cutting, landscape maintenance, and soft landscaping. Initially serving local authorities, they now handle projects of all sizes across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent for commercial, public, and private sectors.

With 40+ years in highways maintenance, they bring extensive expertise and hold Lantra qualifications for mobile highway works, ensuring safety and professionalism. They also work with trusted traffic management partners for high‑speed roads, overnight operations, and road closures.

As a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that various sites are maintained to the highest standards. You will lead a team of grounds maintenance operatives, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to the client's satisfaction.

• Lead and supervise a team of grounds maintenance operatives.
• Plan and execute maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
• Conduct site inspections and address any issues promptly.
• Maintain equipment and ensure it is used safely.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to plan and execute maintenance schedules.
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence, CSCS & SSSTS Card.

• Experience with a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a similar supervisory role.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated team.
• Work with a company known for quality and customer satisfaction.
• Continuous professional development and training.
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic work environment.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.