Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
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.
This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them.Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- Organise and supervise daily grounds maintenance and environmental services.
- Pre-plan resources with maintenance delivery leads.
- 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.
- Monitor progress and performance.
- Motivate staff, monitor standards, and productivity.
- Address poor productivity and quality per policies.
- 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
- 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.
- Starting salary of £28,296 which increases upto £31,652 per year over 5 years
- 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.
Join Our Team!
We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.
We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.
💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!