Team Leader

Team Leader – Grounds Maintenance
Location: Ormskirk L40
Salary: £13 – £13.50 per hour | Temp to Perm
Hours: 7.30am – 3.00pm (currently) | From April 6.30am – 4.00pm

About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a trusted grounds maintenance company in Lancashire, who are looking for an experienced Team Leader. This is a hands-on role leading a small team and delivering high-quality grounds care across a variety of sites. If you have experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or horticulture, and enjoy organising teams, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a small team of grounds maintenance operatives on site

• Plan and organise daily work schedules

• Operate and maintain groundskeeping machinery and equipment

• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed

• Carry out practical grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, hedge trimming, and fertilising

• Report progress and any issues to management

What We’re Looking For

• Full driving licence

• PA1 and PA6 spraying licences

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or similar roles

• Leadership skills and ability to manage a small team

• Reliable, organised, and proactive approach

Who Might Suit This Role

• Grounds maintenance operatives looking to move into a leadership role

• Team leaders from landscaping, horticulture, or facilities maintenance

• People with experience in parks, sports turf, or commercial groundskeeping

• Individuals with transferable skills from construction site leadership or outdoor maintenance teams

Why Join

• Competitive hourly rate with potential to go permanent

• Supportive, friendly team environment

• Opportunities to develop your leadership and grounds maintenance skills

• Work across varied sites with a trusted local company