Chargehand, Grounds Maintenance, Lewisham (Deptford)

GLENDALE-1
Job description

Chargehand – Deptford, Lewisham .
Are you a Leader? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you motivated and enthusiastic?
What can Glendale offer you?
If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a grounds maintenance chargehand leading a team delivering grounds maintenance operations on our new 15-year contract within the London Borough of Lewisham.

And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of over £65 million.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. For more information visit . We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

Candidates will be able to demonstrate relevant grounds maintenance skills, leadership experience, and hold recognised practical qualifications such as NVQ level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent, LANTRA ride on mower operation, pesticide application certificates and hold at least 2-years experience in a similar field.

• A strong understanding and commitment to health & safety and full UK drivers licence is required.
• Demonstrable experience working on horticultural and grounds maintenance contracts is also ideal.
• It is desirable the candidate would possess a horticultural qualification
• The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, reliable and have the ability to work under pressure to meet any deadlines required.
• The candidate must have excellent people skills, be a good communicator and be able to use IT systems.

A Glimpse into the Role Awaiting You

Based at our London Borough of Lewisham Contract, covering the North area of the contract, you will be responsible for the day to day implementation of all grounds maintenance work undertaken from the depot which includes a wide range of work and activities from shrub pruning, weeding, shrub and bedding planting, herbicide application, grass cutting, habitat management, winter leaf clearing

• The main areas of responsibility will be to oversee the smooth running of the Deptford depot.
• Duties will include assisting the Contract Manager and Contract Supervisor in the efficient running of the contract.
• This is a hands-on position and the successful candidate will be required to set time frames and quality expectations and lead by example.
• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal – discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

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If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.