Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £11.73/hour
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader – Vertas Derbyshire Limited
Denby Depot
Monday to Friday
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
£11.73 per hour
About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team based in Denby. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, flexible, willing to learn and who wants to make a difference and drive standards.
Main responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader:
Leading a small team and carrying out scheduled work to a high standard
General maintenance of site – Grass cutting, pruning, leaf collection, weed control, etc.
Use of a range of hand and powered equipment and ride-on mowers
Setting out and overmarking of sports pitches and upkeep of artificial/synthetic surfaces
Ensure company H&S policies are adhered to
Making sure all daily checks have been completed by the team on relevant plant and machinery.
Completion of all necessary job records
The successful applicant will have:
Experience in commercial or amenity grounds maintenance
Good communication and liaison skills
Ability to work under own initiative
Clean current driving licence
Possession of PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates
Desirable:
Good plant knowledge
Horticultural qualification
Experience of towing a trailer
Vertas is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
Benefits :
Non contractual benefits
Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited
More Information
- Address DE5, Denby Bottles, Derbyshire
