Company Description

TLC Landscape Care Ltd is a specialist commercial grounds maintenance contractor operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and the wider South East. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, reliable landscaping services tailored to each client’s needs, with a strong emphasis on communication, consistency, and long-term relationships. Our team maintains outdoor spaces to the highest standards, ensuring every site reflects the professionalism of our clients.

Role Description

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative – Team Lead to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis. This role involves working across multiple commercial and residential sites in and around the Tring area.

As Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading daily grounds maintenance operations, supervising a small team, and ensuring all sites are maintained to an exceptional standard. You will play a key role in preserving the appearance, safety, and functionality of our clients’ outdoor spaces.

Your responsibilities:

Ensure all assigned sites are maintained to the highest standards, including (but not limited to):
grass cutting and management, weed control, leaf clearance, hedge trimming, bed maintenance and planting, and basic tree works
Lead, motivate, and manage your team to deliver quality results within agreed timescales
Supervise team performance and provide guidance, support, and training to new and existing operatives
Plan daily workloads and ensure teams are fully briefed, equipped, and compliant with PPE requirements
Understand individual site and client requirements, communicating any issues or concerns to your Line Manager
Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and management
Maintain high standards of health and safety and comply with all company policies and procedures
Ensure vehicles, tools, and equipment are kept clean, well maintained, and fit for purpose, reporting faults or damage promptly

Our ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in grounds maintenance
Previous experience leading or supervising a small maintenance team (preferred)
A full UK driving licence
A strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
High attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
PA1 & PA6 pesticide certificates (advantageous but not essential)
Trailer licence (advantageous but not essential)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £110.00-£130.00 per day

Experience:

Landscape maintenance: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

TLC Landscape Care Ltd

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