Grounds Maintenance Lead

6 days ago

LeighonSea SS PR, United Kingdom Neatwork Services Ltd Full time £12,700 - £26,000 per year

Job Description – Grounds Maintenance Lead

Reports to: Managing Director

Location: Field-based with office/home support as required

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Neatwork Group

Neatwork Group is a soft facilities management provider, specialising in cleaning, grounds maintenance, and external services. We're growing our grounds maintenance division and are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to take a hands-on and developmental role, with the opportunity to grow into a future leadership position.

Role Purpose

The Grounds Maintenance Lead will play a dual role in both delivering grounds maintenance services to our clients and developing the division through client communication, sales, and contract growth. Over time, this role will evolve into a full leadership position, managing a dedicated team and taking strategic ownership of the division.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

  • Carry out grounds maintenance duties on client sites (e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, disposal, external cleaning).

  • Ensure all work is delivered to high standards, in line with health & safety requirements.

  • Maintain equipment and vehicles to company standards.

  • Act as the main point of contact on-site, representing Neatwork Group professionally at all times.

Business Development & Client Relations

  • Build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

  • Support tendering and quoting for new grounds maintenance contracts.

  • Identify opportunities to upsell and expand services across client sites.

  • Report back on client feedback and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Leadership & Growth

  • Take ownership of the growth and organisation of the grounds maintenance division.

  • As new contracts are won, schedule and deliver work efficiently.

  • In time, recruit, train, and manage a team of grounds operatives.

  • Work with management to shape the long-term strategy of the division, with the view of progressing into Head of Grounds Maintenance.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Hands-on experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness and willingness to engage in sales/client development.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and balance service delivery with business growth.
  • Ambition to progress into a leadership/management position.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

  • Experience in quoting/tendering for grounds maintenance contracts.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance qualifications (e.g., PA1/PA6, NVQ, etc.).

Package

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience).

  • Company vehicle and equipment provided.

  • Opportunities for progression into a senior leadership position within Neatwork Group.

  • Pension and holiday entitlement in line with company policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12,700.00-£26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5PR

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