Grounds Maintenance Team Leader (Matlock)

Our Matlock based Grounds Maintenance team need a Team Leader to join them, providing leadership and direction to a team of Operatives. What could you be doing? Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Delivery Manager you will be leading a team of Operatives based at our Matlock depot, ensuring works are completed on time and to the standard required. The role will involve all aspects of grounds maintenance, including;

• Lawn mowing using pedestrian and ride on mowers
• Hedge cutting and pruning
• Clearing leaves
• Weeding and edging
• Shrubs and seasonal bedding maintenance
• Pesticide application
  
  If you love working outdoors, can motivate a team whatever the weather and have experience in all things horticultural then we want to hear from you! You must have experience of leading a team and have a minimum of 2 years' grounds maintenance experience. You must be a self- starter, organised and with great communication skills. Excellent customer care skills and a can-do, up- beat attitude are essential.
You must have a full UK driving licence with B+E trailer towing. You must also hold PA1/PA6 certificates.

art of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team., Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.