Based in Warmley, East Bristol (BS30 5LX)
£28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension | Full Uniform & PPE | Training & Career Development

Join a fast-growing and respected company where your leadership and horticultural skills will shape beautiful, well-maintained spaces across the South West. At CPS Grounds Ltd, we’re looking for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to lead from the front and inspire excellence in our daily grounds operations.

You’ll manage a team of operatives and help deliver top-quality grounds maintenance to schools, sports fields, hotels, leisure centres, and commercial grounds in the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you'll:

Supervise day-to-day maintenance across multiple client sites
Deliver services to high standards in line with contract specifications
Operate equipment including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and sprayers
Support, motivate, and manage a small team of Grounds Operatives
Coordinate site inspections, annual leave requests, and resourcing
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Represent CPS Grounds professionally with clients and customers
Report to the Operations Manager and collaborate with supervisors and coordinators

Key Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, sports fields, hedges, and shrub borders
Use and maintain grounds maintenance machinery
Complete service reports, timesheets, and equipment checks
Build strong relationships with clients and external agencies
Identify staff training needs and communicate them to management
Proactively seek additional work opportunities on-site
Attend team meetings and contribute to project planning
Respond promptly to client requests and feedback

What We’re Looking For

Hands-on grounds maintenance experience (gardening, landscaping, horticulture)
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Great attention to detail and a focus on high standards
Customer service excellence and team spirit
Physically fit and capable of outdoor work in all seasons
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to pass an enhanced DBS check

Desirable Skills

PA1 & PA6 Spraying certificates (or willingness to obtain)
Experience with sports turf care, pitch marking, or artificial turf
Familiarity with tractors, sit-on mowers, and gang mowers
Basic first aid or Health & Safety training
Supervisory or site management experience
Horticultural or technical qualifications

Working Hours

Winter: 7:00am – 3:00pm (Mon–Fri)
Summer: 7:00am – 4:00pm (Mon–Fri)

About Us

CPS Grounds Ltd is a leading provider of grounds maintenance and landscaping services. We manage over 250 sites across the education, sports, hospitality and commercial sectors. With a culture built on care, respect and trust, we’re committed to developing our people and growing together.

Ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that takes pride in their work?
Apply now and join a company where your contribution truly makes an impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/10/2025

CPS Grounds ltd

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