Grounds Maintenance Team Leader


Company:	Sanctuary Group
Salary:	£23980.36-25242.67 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ely, CB6 3NW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Ely

£27,964

- £29,436 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 7:00am to 3:30pm

We have an opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader also referred to as Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our Grounds Maintenance team based in Ely. The Grounds Maintenance team is responsible for completing ground maintenance tasks to our tenanted customers in the communal areas of our schemes and sites.

This role will sit within the wider Estates team and will include carrying out all grounds maintenance tasks along with ad hoc work requests as required. You will be responsible for completion of risk assessments, van checks, upkeep of equipment in line with safe working practice, litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, weed spraying, removal of fly tipping and bin store clearances. You will also work closely with an Apprentice.

If you have experience in a gardening role, using gardening equipment and machinery then this could be the role for you. You will be in a team of two per van but occasionally lone working will be required.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will include:

- Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance

- Carrying out all tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements

- Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks

- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences:

Excellent communication skills and customer service skills

Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling

A 'can do' attitude to work assignments

Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent) is essential

Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential

This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

£27,964 per annum (rising to £29,436 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 5 October 2026

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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