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Team Leader - Grounds Maintenance | Surrey Schools
Full Time / 40 hours a week
Based at our Guildford Depot.
Are you highly motivated? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you enthusiastic and hardworking?
If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!
Glendale's have recently extended their long term agreement with schools, academies and colleges across Surrey and now have long term employment opportunities for experienced and trainee staff to join a UK privately owned market leading green services provider.
Candidates will be required to work 40 hours a week.
Overtime is available throughout the year to meet client requirements.
And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
Who are we?
Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.
Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit (url removed). We are a green business with "green thinking" at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.
A Glimpse into the Role Awaiting You

Assisting the Contract Manager and Supervisor in the effective management of the programmed maintenance

Proactively leading by example with grounds maintenance work

Support and guidance of the service delivery team e.g. grounds maintenance operatives

Duties include grass cutting, line marking, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, shrub bed maintenance and litter as required.

The successful applicant may be required to drive/tow a trailer, on occasions and following suitable training you may be required to operate a tractor or larger mowing equipment, therefore a UK driving licence is required for this post. Previous experience and relevant tickets are desirable but full training and career development will be provided.

Candidates will also use a range of other tools and some machinery maintenance

Completing necessary daily check sheets and paperwork involved with the smooth running of operations

DBS will need to be obtained due to the nature of the contract
Who are you?

Skilled in grounds maintenance operations with an awareness of all Health and Safety Legislation

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory/leadership experience would be an advantage

A full clean UK driving licence is required as you may be required to operate ride-on mowers and drive company vehicles / tow trailers

Certified in PA1 & PA6 is desirable
What can Glendale offer you?

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression

Training and development
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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion