Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26863-28276 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow, G53 6PG |
| Cwmni: | Sanctuary Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 227068-43895576 |
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One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Glasgow
£26,863
- £28,276 per year
40 hours per week
We have an opportunity for 3 Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team of 13 Landscapers, delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites throughout Southwest Scotland. You will be leading teams carrying out Grounds Maintenance work, including grass cutting, blowing, strimming, hedge cutting, de-weeding and more.
The role of Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will include:
- Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with grounds maintenance contract specifications and appropriate horticultural practices
- Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract specifications and escalating complaints as appropriate
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
- Using equipment and materials in a safe manner, as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
- Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
Skills and experiences:
- Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
- NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
- Some experience in supervising others
- Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent)
- Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
- Some practical experience of operating machinery
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £26,863 per annum (rising to £28,276 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/
Closing Date: 25th January 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Glasgow
£26,863
- £28,276 per year
40 hours per week
We have an opportunity for 3 Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team of 13 Landscapers, delivering grounds maintenance across Sanctuary sites throughout Southwest Scotland. You will be leading teams carrying out Grounds Maintenance work, including grass cutting, blowing, strimming, hedge cutting, de-weeding and more.
The role of Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will include:
- Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with grounds maintenance contract specifications and appropriate horticultural practices
- Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract specifications and escalating complaints as appropriate
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
- Using equipment and materials in a safe manner, as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
- Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
Skills and experiences:
- Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
- NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
- Some experience in supervising others
- Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent)
- Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
- Some practical experience of operating machinery
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £26,863 per annum (rising to £28,276 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/
Closing Date: 25th January 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
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