Team Leader Grounds Maintenance

Glendale Services; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance provider in Abbotsbury seeks a Team Leader to oversee a small team in delivering high-quality grounds maintenance. This hands-on role requires a reliable individual with experience in the field and the ability to manage workloads effectively. Key responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring productivity, and ensuring the team adheres to safety standards. Competitive pay and benefits such as ongoing training, gym memberships, and career progression are offered.

Benefits

Pay up to £13 per hour (DOE)

Ongoing training and development

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Pension scheme

Long-term career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and leading teams.
• Confidence in organizing work and guiding others.
• Willingness to work towards towing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small grounds maintenance team on site.
• Plan workloads and ensure sites are completed.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely.
• Monitor quality, safety, and productivity.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Leading or mentoring others

Operating ride-on equipment

Understanding of safe working practices

Clear communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance

Abbotsbury, Dorset

Pay: up to £13 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 Abbotsbury area, working across local contracts in 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.

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 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)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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: 28th February 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.