Job description

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a motivated and experienced Grasscutter Team Leader to oversee grounds maintenance tasks across public spaces.

• The successful candidate will manage a small team responsible for grass cutting and related outdoor work, ensuring that green spaces are kept to a high standard.

• This is a temporary assignment, working 40 hours per week over the summer season.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead a team of grounds maintenance operatives carrying out grass cutting duties in parks, cemeteries, verges and other public spaces.

• Allocate daily tasks, monitor productivity and report any issues to management.

• Operate ride-on and pedestrian grass cutting machinery, strimmers, and other hand tools.

• Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed by the team, reporting any accidents or near-misses.

• Carry out routine maintenance and basic checks on equipment and machinery.

• Liaise with members of the public and represent the service in a polite and professional manner.

• Assist with general grounds maintenance duties as required.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in a grounds maintenance or landscaping role is essential.

• Proven experience supervising or leading a team in an outdoor or manual labour setting.

• Competent in operating grass cutting machinery and tools.

Good understanding of health and safety requirements for outdoor work.

• Ability to plan and organise workloads efficiently.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• Full UK driving licence is desirable and may be required for certain locations.

• This is a full-time temporary role working 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30.

Grasscutter Team Leader

Job description

Karina Nazarenko