We are recruiting an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a varied role, with hands on operational supervision for the Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture services. You will be responsible for monitoring progress and performance, providing training to staff and ensuring colleagues are providing an exceptional services to our customers.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.
This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in..
Responsibilities
Supervision & Performance
- Hands-on operational supervision of Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture services for green spaces around our 22,000 homes.
- Monitor performance and service delivery to ensure quality standards and targets are met.
- Resolve customer complaints and maintenance issues.
Training & Compliance
- Provide Health & Safety training, tool-box talks, and work activity guidance. Ensure staff wear appropriate uniforms and protective clothing.
- Conduct on-site training for horticultural activities and equipment use.
- Ensure adherence to work instructions, safety, legislative, and quality requirements.
Organisation & Resource Planning
- Organise and supervise daily grounds maintenance and environmental services.
- Pre-plan resources with maintenance delivery leads.
Daily Operations
- Provide daily instructions to teams.
- Ensure the safe return of all maintenance machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Perform a full range of environmental works, including landscaping.
- Use various grounds maintenance and arboriculture machinery, equipment, and hand tools.
Monitoring & Quality Control
- Monitor progress and performance.
- Motivate staff, monitor standards, and productivity.
- Address poor productivity and quality per policies.
Maintenance & Risk Management
- Perform on-site risk assessments and compile method statements.
- Ensure vehicles and machinery are well-presented and defect-free.
- Maintain control of stock levels and supplies
Requirements
- Extensive experience in horticulture, arboriculture, work programming, inspection, and monitoring.
- Proven track record in supervising teams of operatives and contractors.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver training programs and toolbox talks.
- Practical experience with horticultural and landscaping machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Strong knowledge of plants, including the ability to identify and treat plant diseases and pest infestations.
- Experience in dealing with the public, both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Ability to prioritise both personal workload and team tasks.
- Methodical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
- Valid manual UK driving license with the capability to drive various vehicles, including wagons, transits, vans, ride-on mowers, and trailers.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £28,296 per year which increases with service
- Work vehicle will be provided
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking onsite
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
If you have applied for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader role at Incommunities in the last 6 months, you need not re-apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed’ to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
