Parks Area Team Leader

Lancashire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 30024 - 32061

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Wyre we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit a Parks Area Team Leader that has the necessary skills and ability to lead a team of Gardeners and Skilled Gardeners that maintain our award-winning open spaces.

Working throughout Wyre Borough including our cemeteries youll have the opportunity to build on your existing skills of managing and supervising teams through the development opportunities we offer while increasing your overall skills confidence and experience in grounds maintenance.

Working alongside experienced colleagues that have delivered our year-on-year green flag success youll be responsible for a programme of work and will recommend future improvements to maintain fine turf areas including maintenance on ornamental areas sports pitches parks and recreational spaces.

What youll need

NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification including PA1 & PA6a
The ability to supervise motivate and lead a team.
Knowledge of and the ability to use a range of grounds maintenance equipment.
A current full driving licence.
Be sufficiently physically mobile to undertake the duties of a Parks Area Team Leader.

What youll get in return

Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.
Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.
A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy please visit our website .

How to apply

A career in local government can be very rewarding offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.

To apply for one of our vacancies click on apply online to begin your application

What youll need

NVQ level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent qualification including PA1 & PA6a
The ability to supervise motivate and lead a team.
Knowledge of and the ability to use a range of grounds maintenance equipment.
A current full driving licence.
Be sufficiently physically mobile to undertake the duties of a Parks Area Team Leader.

What youll get in return

Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.
Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.
A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy please visit our website .