Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Working Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Salary Grade 6 - 7 £25,568 - £29,696

Runnymede Borough Council are looking for a Working Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to be part of and lead its team for their in-house grounds maintenance team.

About the role

Based at our Chertsey Depot the post holder will report directly to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. The post holder will be supporting the supervisor to lead a team working throughout the Borough providing services such as, but not limited to, fine turf services, grass cutting, horticulture and leaf clearing. These activities will take place in parks, housing stock, bowling greens, cricket fields, high streets and any other places that form the Council’s areas of responsibility. The post holder will support supervisor colleagues and fill in for absences where necessary.

About you

The successful candidates must be committed to delivering a high-quality service and ensure the efficient completion of daily schedules

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open-minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
• Mileage allowance

How to apply

For more information on the role and to apply please visit: Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact our Depot Operations Manager, James Lawless on 01923 425763.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Successful candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.

No Agencies

Closing date: Sunday 26^th January 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview date:  Wednesday 12^th February 2025