Parks Area Team Leader

If you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you. 

At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces, receiving an incredible five green flags in 2024 for our parks across Wyre and we aim to improve this number in 2025.  

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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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.

We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on 6 February from 1.00pm for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary, simply turn up on the day from 1.00pm.