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 suppliesRequirements
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 serviceWork vehicle will be providedWest Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidaysOption to buy and sell annual leaveTraining, development, and qualification opportunitiesOur Hub : our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)Corporate health scheme membershipAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeFree parking onsiteLocal gym membership discounts.A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for supportIf you have applied for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader role at Incommunities in the last 6 months, you need not re-apply.
