Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
Key duties and responsibilities
To provide day to day supervision of the Green Spaces Grounds Maintenance Team, ensuring that all tasks are scheduled and completed on time to the agreed KPI’s of the Green Spaces Service. To undertake health and safety checks on team members, accident and near miss reporting, risk assessments and compliance with the Councils Health and Safety Policy. To lead by example promoting good morale and working practices, ensuring all works are completed to the recognised standards as set out in Service Level Agreement.
Key skills required
- Current driving licence.
- Level 2 amenity horticulture or equivalent experience
- Experience of using Grounds maintenance related power tools and equipment and using a ride on mower (NPTC or equivalent land based qualifications) and PA1/PA6
- General groundwork/estate management experience
- Experience of dealing with public enquiries/conflict
For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch, Deputy Operations Manager, on 01277 312 701.
Salary range
- £29,814 - £33,147 per year