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Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance

Glendale Countryside Ltd • Full-time • Bristol, ENG, GB • £0 - £13 / hour • 1w ago

Job details

Posted 07 August 2026

Salary £13.65

LocationBristol

Job type Permanent, Full Time

DisciplineGrounds Maintenance

Reference043855

Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance

Paulton.

Pay: up to £13.65 per hour

Glendale is a market leader in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, and landscaping. We are looking for a reliable and capable Team Leader to support the delivery of grounds maintenance works from our Paulton area, working across local contracts in Somerset and Dorset.

This role suits someone who is confident leading by example on site, takes pride in high standards of work, and can organise themselves and a small team to deliver tasks safely, efficiently, and to specification. PA1 and PA6 qualifications are desirable.

The Opportunity

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a small grounds maintenance team (typically up to two operatives) and delivering programmed works across a range of sites. This is a hands-on role, combining practical grounds maintenance with responsibility for day-to-day organisation, productivity, and site standards.

You will work closely with your supervisor, manage daily workloads, operate machinery, and ensure that work is completed safely, on time, and to the expected quality. The role covers both summer and winter operations and requires a practical, organised approach to leading people and managing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support a small grounds maintenance team on site
Plan out workloads and ensure all allocated sites are completed
Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely and efficiently
Use ride-on, pedestrian, and tractor-mounted equipment where required
Carry out daily checks, basic maintenance, and cleaning of machinery
Monitor quality, safety, and productivity on site
Report defects, issues, and site concerns promptly
Act as the main point of contact for your team during the working day

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in grounds maintenance and leading or mentoring others
Is confident organising their own work and guiding a small team
Has experience operating ride-on equipment (desirable)
Has towing experience, or is willing to work towards it
Understands safe working practices and machinery limitations
Is reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking responsibility on site
Communicates clearly with supervisors, colleagues, and clients

A full UK driving licence is essential. Machinery tickets or formal qualifications are desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

What Glendale Can Offer

Pay up to £13.65 per hour (DOE)
Ongoing training and development, including machinery and towing
Annual leave increasing with service
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Employee discount portal (travel, retail, leisure, days out)
Pension scheme
Long-term career progression opportunities

About Glendale

Glendale is one of the UK’s largest green space management service providers, with nearly 35 years’ experience delivering grounds maintenance, tree care, and landscaping services nationwide.

For more information, visit www.glendale-services.co.uk

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Early applications are encouraged. If you do not hear from us within 21 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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