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Tree Team Leader (C1 driver)
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
walsall
Posted 27 Oct 2026
Closing: 26 Nov 2026
Permanent
Competitive
Job Description & Overview
Location:
Walsall
Pay:
£20.29 per hour PAYE
Hours:
Average 37 hours per week
Contract:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Monday–Sunday according to rota/service requirements
Driving:
Essential – DVLA check required We are recruiting an experienced
Tree / Environmental Team Leader
to supervise a frontline operational team delivering grounds, environmental and green-space services. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring someone who can effectively manage staff, vehicles, plant and daily workloads while ensuring high standards of service, productivity and Health & Safety. ## The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and deployment of operational staff, including permanent, temporary and agency workers. You will plan workloads, allocate resources, monitor performance and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities will include: Supervising and coordinating frontline operational teams. Planning daily and weekly workloads. Allocating staff, vehicles, plant and equipment. Monitoring productivity, quality and performance. Providing on-the-job training, instruction and support. Ensuring vehicles, machinery and equipment are maintained and safe to use. Completing and maintaining operational records. Managing Health & Safety requirements, risk assessments and safe systems of work. Responding to customer enquiries and operational issues. Supporting service improvements and changes. Ensuring resources are deployed effectively and provide value for money. The wider service includes grounds maintenance activities such as
grass maintenance, tractor operations, hedge maintenance, horticultural features and sports pitch/fine-turf work . ## Essential Requirements Applicants should have: Previous
supervisory/team leader experience
within grounds maintenance, environmental services, waste, street cleansing or a similar operational environment. Experience managing and deploying frontline staff. Good understanding of Health & Safety, risk assessments and safe working practices. Experience operating or supervising the use of vehicles, plant and machinery. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to manage workloads and achieve operational targets.
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Full driving licence – minimum Category C1.
Current Driver CPC / DQC card.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent practical experience within an environmental discipline at supervisory level. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexibly according to service requirements, which can include
weekends and Bank Holidays .
A DVLA check will be required before commencing the role.
If you're an experienced operational Team Leader with a background in grounds, environmental or related services,
apply today with your latest CV.
TPBN1_UKTJ
Walsall
Pay:
£20.29 per hour PAYE
Hours:
Average 37 hours per week
Contract:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Monday–Sunday according to rota/service requirements
Driving:
Essential – DVLA check required We are recruiting an experienced
Tree / Environmental Team Leader
to supervise a frontline operational team delivering grounds, environmental and green-space services. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring someone who can effectively manage staff, vehicles, plant and daily workloads while ensuring high standards of service, productivity and Health & Safety. ## The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and deployment of operational staff, including permanent, temporary and agency workers. You will plan workloads, allocate resources, monitor performance and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities will include: Supervising and coordinating frontline operational teams. Planning daily and weekly workloads. Allocating staff, vehicles, plant and equipment. Monitoring productivity, quality and performance. Providing on-the-job training, instruction and support. Ensuring vehicles, machinery and equipment are maintained and safe to use. Completing and maintaining operational records. Managing Health & Safety requirements, risk assessments and safe systems of work. Responding to customer enquiries and operational issues. Supporting service improvements and changes. Ensuring resources are deployed effectively and provide value for money. The wider service includes grounds maintenance activities such as
grass maintenance, tractor operations, hedge maintenance, horticultural features and sports pitch/fine-turf work . ## Essential Requirements Applicants should have: Previous
supervisory/team leader experience
within grounds maintenance, environmental services, waste, street cleansing or a similar operational environment. Experience managing and deploying frontline staff. Good understanding of Health & Safety, risk assessments and safe working practices. Experience operating or supervising the use of vehicles, plant and machinery. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to manage workloads and achieve operational targets.
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Full driving licence – minimum Category C1.
Current Driver CPC / DQC card.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent practical experience within an environmental discipline at supervisory level. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexibly according to service requirements, which can include
weekends and Bank Holidays .
A DVLA check will be required before commencing the role.
If you're an experienced operational Team Leader with a background in grounds, environmental or related services,
apply today with your latest CV.
TPBN1_UKTJ
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 27 Oct 2026
- Location: walsall
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: General
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