We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative / Team Leader to join our growing team and help maintain exceptional outdoor spaces across a variety of sites. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining high-quality landscapes while motivating and supporting a team to deliver outstanding results.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist equipment, and leading from the front, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Role

As a key member of the team, you will oversee and carry out a wide range of landscaping, horticultural, and grounds maintenance activities, ensuring our sites remain safe, attractive, and professionally maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out all aspects of grounds and landscape maintenance, including mowing, planting, pruning, turf care, and seasonal upkeep
Operate machinery and specialist equipment such as excavators, irrigation systems, and power tools safely and effectively
Perform routine checks and maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure reliability and performance
Lead and support a team of grounds staff, allocating daily tasks and maintaining high-quality workmanship
Assist with outdoor construction and site improvement projects
Use a variety of hand tools and horticultural equipment for detailed landscaping tasks
Promote and maintain excellent health & safety standards across all sites
Manage and maintain irrigation systems to support efficient water usage
Provide guidance, training, and support to team members on equipment use and best practices

What We’re Looking For?

Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or gardening
Strong practical knowledge of machinery, power tools, irrigation systems, and outdoor equipment
Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively
Good understanding of outdoor construction or site development work
Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise workloads efficiently
Relevant qualifications in horticulture, landscaping, or construction are advantageous but not essential
A positive attitude and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
A full UK driving licence is essential
All potential candidates must be able to obtain a suitable DBS check. Arborcure will undertake all DBS checks as part of the onboarding process

Why Join Us?

Work in a varied and rewarding outdoor role
Be part of a supportive and hardworking team
Opportunities to develop your leadership and technical skills
Ongoing CPD training and development opportunities to support career progression
A role where your work has a visible and lasting impact
Dynamic environment with a mix of maintenance, landscaping, and improvement projects
Personal accident cover for employees, their spouses, and children

If you’re passionate about outdoor environments, enjoy hands-on work, and are ready to take the next step in your landscaping career, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: £29,835.00-£32,708.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
On-site parking

Work Location: On the road

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