Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Top Garden Services – Based in Hepworth (covering contracts across East Anglia)
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per year
Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: 02/03/2026

About Us

Top Garden Services is a growing, dynamic grounds maintenance and arb company delivering professional services across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We maintain public spaces, parish and town councils, business parks, commercial sites and domestic properties.

High standards are central to our brand. Our operatives work to professional guidelines, using modern equipment and an app-based CRM system to document work, record photos, and ensure full transparency for clients.

As part of our long-term development plan, we continue to invest in staff training, new machinery and opportunities for progression. Entrepreneurial ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged at every level.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to run a small team, oversee daily operations, and ensure consistent high-quality work across multiple sites.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will work on the tools while managing site standards, productivity and documentation.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Site Management

Leading a team on a wide range of grounds maintenance contracts
Managing daily site visits and coordinating work plans
Delegating tasks effectively to match skill level and site requirements
Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Acting as the on-site contact for clients, members of the public and council representatives

Operational Duties

Completing a full range of grounds maintenance tasks, including:
Grass cutting, strimming, edging and mowing large areas
Hedge cutting, shrub maintenance and reduction work
Weed control (manual and chemical where qualified)
Leaf clearance, litter collection and site tidying
Monitoring site conditions and highlighting additional work opportunities
Conducting basic daily checks on machinery and vehicles
Ensuring operatives follow company health and safety procedures

Digital Job Management

Using an app-based CRM (BigChange-style platform) to:
Receive job sheets
Upload before/after photos
Complete site notes
Sign off work for client reporting
Ensuring your team logs work accurately and consistently

About You

You will thrive in this role if you:

Have proven experience in grounds maintenance (minimum 4 years)
Are confident leading others and setting the standard on site
Are highly reliable, organised and able to work independently
Can coach newer staff and help drive their development
Are comfortable using smartphones and task-management apps
Take pride in producing clean, professional work across every site

Essential Requirements

Grounds maintenance experience
Experience leading a team or stepping up into a lead role
Full UK driving licence
Strong practical skills with grounds machinery
Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach

Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

Chainsaw tickets (NPTC units)
PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications
Trailer experience
Basic arboricultural knowledge

What We Offer

£27,000–£30,000 salary depending on experience
Consistent hours and stable year-round work
Company pension
Free parking at the yard
Ongoing training and supported development
Modern tools and machinery
A role in an expanding company with a long-term vision
Opportunities to contribute ideas and grow within the business

How to Apply

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please email Tom at info@topgardenservices.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:

Gardening: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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