Team Leader (Sports Turf)

Full Time, 40 hours per week, £13.50 per hour

Are you a leader? Are you reliable and conscientious? Are you able to work on your own initiative?

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

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Team Leader (Sports Turf) to join our team in the North Surrey/SW London area.

Glendale maintains the parks and open spaces of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames and Elmbridge. We're proud to be working in both boroughs and to work with local residents, park users and businesses to develop long-lasting partnerships, mutual benefits and an excellent service.  Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

The Team Leader plays a crucial role in maintaining and preparing high-quality sports surfaces, primarily focusing on cricket and football pitches. This position requires a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for preparing pristine playing surfaces.

Who are we? Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million. 

Who are you? A Glimpse into the Role awaiting you

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.

*         Experience in maintaining fine turf surfaces in a sports environment.  

*         Knowledge of cricket pitch preparation techniques and best practices.  

*         Experience with line marking and other grounds maintenance tasks.  

*         Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely and efficiently. 

*         Adaptable to different working techniques with a strong work ethic.

*         Experienced using a wide variety of small engine machinery

*         Full, clean driving licence.

*         PA1 & PA6 is desirable.

*         Reliable and conscientious and able to work on their own initiative.

*         Operating and ensuring others operate company and hire vehicles, machinery and equipment with care and that daily checks and routine servicing are carried and properly recorded.

*         To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required by the Supervisor

What can Glendale offer you?

• 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

• Cycle to Work scheme dependent on HMRC guidelines

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development

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We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity

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.