Grounds Maintenance Squad Leader
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,383.00 to £34,216.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | FK83PD, Buchlyvie |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | DSMcG Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Grounds Maintenance Squad Leader (Permanent)
Location: Central Scotland (07:00 start from Buchlyvie)
DS McG Ltd is looking to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance Squad Leader to join our ever-growing business on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company that has been delivering first-class landscaping and grounds maintenance services across Central Scotland for over 20 years.
Key Requirement
Ability to travel to Buchlyvie for a 07:00 start each working day
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Leading and supervising a grounds maintenance squad on a day-to-day basis
Carrying out general grounds maintenance and landscaping works
Ensuring all works are completed to a high standard, efficiently and on schedule
Promoting and enforcing Health & Safety procedures on site
Operating and overseeing the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment
Liaising with management and clients where required
Training, mentoring, and supporting team members
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team
Strong knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety regulations
Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and organisational skills
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Relevant tickets or qualifications (e.g. machinery, pesticides, first aid)
What We Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Overtime and weekend work paid at time and a half
29 days holiday per annum
Full uniform and PPE provided
Pension scheme
Ongoing professional training and career development
Cycle to Work scheme
Bonus scheme
If you are an experienced grounds maintenance professional looking for a permanent leadership role within a growing and reputable company, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Buchlyvie: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
PA1 & PA6 Spraying License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Location: Central Scotland (07:00 start from Buchlyvie)
DS McG Ltd is looking to recruit an experienced Grounds Maintenance Squad Leader to join our ever-growing business on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company that has been delivering first-class landscaping and grounds maintenance services across Central Scotland for over 20 years.
Key Requirement
Ability to travel to Buchlyvie for a 07:00 start each working day
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Leading and supervising a grounds maintenance squad on a day-to-day basis
Carrying out general grounds maintenance and landscaping works
Ensuring all works are completed to a high standard, efficiently and on schedule
Promoting and enforcing Health & Safety procedures on site
Operating and overseeing the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment
Liaising with management and clients where required
Training, mentoring, and supporting team members
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team
Strong knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety regulations
Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and organisational skills
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Relevant tickets or qualifications (e.g. machinery, pesticides, first aid)
What We Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Overtime and weekend work paid at time and a half
29 days holiday per annum
Full uniform and PPE provided
Pension scheme
Ongoing professional training and career development
Cycle to Work scheme
Bonus scheme
If you are an experienced grounds maintenance professional looking for a permanent leadership role within a growing and reputable company, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Buchlyvie: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
PA1 & PA6 Spraying License (preferred)
Work Location: In person