Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Location: RAF Boulmer
Hourly Rate: £12.97
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30
About the role
Overseeing a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives based at RAF Boulmer, you
will keep the grounds in wonderful condition for our prestige site and active
hospital through grounds maintenance and gardening tasks such as grass cutting,
strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying and more. It’s a
great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow
with us in a friendly and encouraging environment!
Requirements
- Previous
Grounds Maintenance and Gardening experience is required, with leadership
experience being highly advantageous.
- A
full valid UK driving license is essential.
- Horticultural
qualifications highly beneficial as this role will involve head gardening
duties.
- Willing
to undertake & achieve clear DBS and BPSS checks prior to start.
- PA1
and PA6 licenses are desirable.
- Can-do
attitude and safety-conscious mindset.
- Physically
fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Why join us?
As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two
projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can
thrive.
We’re proud to have been recognised as Employer of the
Year and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year’s Landscaper
Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while
delivering a more sustainable future.
What we offer
- We
offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke
apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and
coaching and mentorship.
- Join
a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with
passionate and talented individuals.
- Contribute
to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- We
recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package
designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in
both good and challenging times.
Benefits
- 21
days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Full
workwear and PPE provided.
- Support
for personal and professional challenges.
- Access
to discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Secure
your future - resources to manage your finances.
- Colleague
of the month and annual awards.
- Enhanced
maternity and shared parental leave.
- Two
days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Comprehensive
resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape
creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues
shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates
back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just
a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to
create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.
