Parks Team Leader

About this job

To be responsible for a team of grounds maintenance staff in a defined area within the borough, undertaking a range of grounds maintenance tasks, including the use of ride-on and pedestrian controlled machines, powered hand tools and equipment. This Includes driving and operating a wide range of vehicles, plant and equipment to maintain areas such as parks and open spaces, highways verges, cemeteries and housing properties and estates to the required standards.

Special requirements for this post

All applicants will be required to hold a valid category B + E licence. To have a good understanding & knowledge of horticultural practices. Willing to undertake further training in horticultural, sports markings, machinery courses, playground inspections and all aspects of cemetery work.

About you

We are looking for a Team Leader to work in the Parks, Green Spaces and Highways service. You will be responsible for team leader duties for resources and staff within your team, as well as leading and deploying staff to ensure schedules are met. You will have knowledge of various plants and machinery used in environmental services, as well as a solid understanding of horticulture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to communicate at all levels, and the ability to value people with diverse skills and perspectives.

About us

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.

Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.

Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.

We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.

Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people.

We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.

#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Additional Information

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please contact the Hiring Manager to discuss your needs.