Team Leader (Open Space)

Job Description

The post holder will organise and lead a team of operatives, ensuring the safe, efficient and economical completion of work, whilst meeting stated quality standards, performance indicators and targets.  Undertake the range of duties as a working member of the squad.

The ability to meet own and team deadlines is vital.

The post holder will be directly involved with the performance of a wide range of grounds maintenance and cemetery maintenance functions including responsibility for grave digging, interments, grass cutting, weed killing and wider general amenity issues.

Requirements

Co-ordination of open space operations.

Workforce supervision and leadership.

To undertake the monitoring of open space operations and processes to ensure that required standards are being achieved and processes complied with.

To undertake training and development of front line employees and to participate in training to keep abreast of service related issues.

Undertake Landscape and Recreational Maintenance Work.

To assist in monitoring for legislative compliance.

To assist in procurement and budget monitoring.

To undertake associated administration.

To undertake risk assessments on operational activities and develop and safe methods of work.

Organise resources (human, material fleet, plant and equipment etc) to ensure that these are optimised and used effectively.

 Complete and submit relevant documentation on completion of jobs; check weekly timesheets; update work programmes, attendance records etc.

 Assist with pricing of contracts and liaison with clients (internal and external), subcontractors, suppliers and members of the public

The Individual

Significant experience in a grounds maintenance or landscaping environment, including leading front line operational teams.

Knowledge of grounds maintenance / landscaping methods and best practices.

Sound knowledge of tools and machinery used in grounds maintenance.

Practical knowledge of Health and Safety processes and procedures and the ability to work effectively within these processes

Experience of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Express Software packages

Must hold a NEBOSH certificate, or similar, or be willing to gain within a specified time period.

Must hold an Emergency First Aid Certificate or be willing to gain within a specified time period.

Certificate of competence for the application of pesticides with hand held sprayer (PA1 & PA6)

Effective organisational/time management skills

Ability to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes with trailers over 750kg and hold an appropriate driving licence

Ability to operate plant, machinery and equipment

Ability to maintain accurate records

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to solve problems

Resilience and the ability to cope with changing priorities

Self-confident and self-motivated

Ability to communicate well in written, spoken and electronic formats

Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative

Ability to specify as well as calibrate and apply chemicals

Experience of working with public/good customer care skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Ability to motivate a workforce

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Ability to relate well with people of different levels of understanding.

Ability to deal sensitively with staff, local members and the public.

Flexibility, approachability and empathy.

Effective communication skills; oral and written

Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to service development.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service and to work outdoors in all weathers

 

Closing date: 22 November 2024

Starting salary: £31034.12

£16.13 per hour

Hours are Annualised (35 hours in the winter and 39 in the summer)

 

For further info please contact Grant Speed on 01343 557052