Grounds Maintenance Senior Team Leader
Nuneaton and Bedworth

Are you an effective leader? Are you proactive? Are you results driven?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have an exciting new contract commencing in Walsall.

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 £45 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 www.glendale-services.co.uk. 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.

The Opportunity 

Full time, Permanent Role

40 Hours per week

£13-£13.50 per hour

Job Description

The role of Senior Team Leader can never be defined fully, but in all matters he/she must demonstrate leadership and command respect within the business. All decisions must be communicated clearly, both to those responsible to the post holder and to those persons to whom the post holder reports.

The Senior Team Leader should be prepared to take the initiative and continually improve operational activity. Candidates require ambition and a high level of commitment. This role is critical to decision-making processes within the business and therefore the successful candidate must gain the trust and loyalty of all the stakeholders in the contract.

The main responsibilities of the cemeteries Senior Team Leader will be

• To direct and co-ordinate the grave digging employees and the use of plant and vehicles in the performance of the burial service

• To ensure that all employees under the post holder's supervision are aware of the Health & Safety at Work Regulations and Risk Assessments and that they use the appropriate PPE

• To ensure that all accidents and near misses are reported to their line manager in accordance with Glendale procedures for the reporting of accidents. To arrange suitable H&S training and provide appropriate information and guidance on health and safety matters

• To liaise closely with the Contract Management Team & Business support in relation to the continuity of work and the availability of necessary specialist labour and plant to maximize the efficient use of the sections resources

• To ensure full compliance with the NBBC code of practice for interments (training will be provided)

• To control all grave digging and associated operations at all NBBC controlled cemeteries, which includes arranging for a daily list of the day's burials to be distributed to all cemetery staff

• To assist the general public with the identification of grave spaces

• To assist the Cemetery Manager in the maintenance of the local register of burials within the cemeteries

• To assist and co-operate with Funeral Directors during funeral processions and burials within the cemeteries

• To be responsible for ensuring that all work time breaks are organised so that burial services are not interrupted or delayed

• To maintain a daily diary of all work activities under the post holder's control

• To maintain up to date knowledge of statutory requirements and other regulations relating to H&S and the area of responsibility, making recommendations for improvements which can be introduced.  Full training will be given for the right candidate

• To ensure that all staff members provide good customer care and frontline service, leading by example by dealing with complaints, implementing problem solving and responding to customer enquiries

• This role will require the post holder to be flexible as they will be exposed to all inclement weather conditions

• To undertake training as a means of further improving personal skills and service delivery

• Participate and be available for at least one weekend out of 4 for the In-House emergency call out rota

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave

• Employee discount portal

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Career progression, full training and development

Glendale is a well-established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.  Full training and qualifications will be provided for the successful candidate

How to Apply - Please apply with a letter of application and CV to northbussupport@glendale-services.co.uk

About Glendale

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

www.glendale-services.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK

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.