Senior Grounds Maintenance Operative
Share
Job Location:
Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a Senior Grounds Maintenance Operative to lead on delivering day-to-day grounds maintenance estate management and improvement works across Leeds Federated properties and external contracts.
Youll plan organise and carry out work to a high standard making sure jobs are done safely and efficiently. Youll also support and motivate team members ensuring health and safety procedures are followed and records are kept accurately.
What youll do:
- Plan and carry out grounds and estate maintenance making regular site visits and ensuring good quality and value for money
- Provide on-site leadership by allocating tasks guiding team members and being the main point of contact for tenants
- Carry out grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting planting fencing and litter picking
- Deliver toolbox talks and provide practical instructions for staff including new starters
- Monitor work quality and ensure health and safety standards are met
- Keep accurate records of work completed equipment checks and material use
- Ensure all vehicles tools and machinery are safe and well maintained
- Provide excellent customer service and positively represent Leeds Federated
What were looking for:
- Experience in grounds maintenance or similar role
- Attention to detail and able to complete work to a consistent standard
- Organised reliable and able to manage your workload effectively
- Support and encourage others helping your team stay motivated and maintain high morale
- Hold a full UK driving licence (essential).
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation apply today!
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
Interviews Date: 3rd November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The Company
Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4500 properties across Leeds Wakefield and North Yorkshire.
Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value affordable housing.
Working For Us
Management Team
Matthew Walker
Chief Executive
Michelle Collins
Director of Customer Service
Jason Ridley
Director of Finance & IT
Megan Henderson
Company Secretary
Mark Donnachie
Director of Assets & Development
Benefits
Documents
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Leeds Federated is a housing association with properties across Leeds, Harrogate, Wakefield and North Yorkshire all which will offer sustainable living in good value, affordable housing start your search now.
