Garden Operative Team Leader

Garden Operative Team Leader

Location: Brentford Depot, West London
Work Area: Parks, Open Spaces and Grounds Maintenance Sites across the London Borough of Hounslow
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: -14.00 per hour
Pay Frequency: Weekly Pay

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Garden Operative Team Leader to join our grounds maintenance team. Based from our Brentford depot, you will lead a team carrying out park and grounds maintenance duties across the Hounslow area. The successful candidate must have previous experience and be confident leading a team while working outdoors.

Key Duties

• Supervise and lead a team of garden operatives.
• Carry out daily grounds maintenance tasks across parks and public areas.
• Operate strimmers, lawn mowers, hedge cutters, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Grass cutting, edging, strimming, and general lawn care.
• Hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, and shrub maintenance.
• Litter picking and maintaining clean, safe outdoor spaces.
• Leaf clearance and seasonal grounds maintenance work.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Drive a 3.5-tonne manual company van between depot and work sites.
• Complete daily vehicle and machinery checks.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Support and train team members when required.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or landscaping is essential.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Able to drive a 3.5-tonne van.
• Minimum penalty points on driving licence (subject to checks).
• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Applicants must be able to attend the Brentford depot each morning your then travel to sites within the London Borough of Hounslow.