SAP Landscapes is one of Ireland’s largest and most established landscape and maintenance companies, boasting 50 years of experience in creating and sustaining better spaces. You are joining us at an exciting time of growth, for both our employees and our business.
We are seeking an experienced Workshop Team Leader to support the effective day-to-day running of the workshop within a busy landscaping and grounds maintenance environment. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can manage workshop priorities, support and guide the team, diagnose mechanical faults and ensure vehicles, ride-on mowers, small tools and landscaping equipment are maintained to a safe and reliable standard.
Position: Workshop Team Leader
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
Reporting to: Workshop Manager
Location: Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Profile
The successful candidate should be practical, reliable and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of workshop standards and lead the team in a calm, organised and professional way. You should be comfortable balancing hands-on repair work with people management, planning and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, support and organise the workshop team on a daily basis.
- Plan and prioritise repairs, servicing and maintenance work based on operational requirements.
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on landscaping machinery, vehicles, ride-on mowers and small tools.
- Work confidently with diesel engines, petrol engines, two-stroke engines and four-stroke engines.
- Carry out and oversee repairs involving electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Ensure workshop records are kept up to date, including servicing, repairs, parts used and outstanding issues.
- Liaise with the Workshop Manager and operations teams to minimise downtime and keep equipment available.
- Maintain strong housekeeping, safety and compliance standards within the workshop.
- Identify recurring faults and recommend practical solutions or improvements.
- Support training, coaching and development of workshop staff.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team in a workshop, mechanical or similar operational environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of mechanical fault-finding and repair work.
- Experience with diesel engines, two-stroke and four-stroke engines.
- Experience with hydraulic systems and electrical fault-finding.
- Experience working with landscaping machinery, grounds maintenance equipment, ride-on mowers, trailers, vans and small tools.
- Ability to organise workload, manage priorities and make decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example.
- Good attention to detail, safety and quality standards.
- Full driving licence preferred.
Package:
- Rate: €23 – €25 per / hr (DOE)
- Annual Bonus
- Company vehicle with private mileage allowance (T&C’s)
- Company Pension (T&C’s)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Overtime availability
- Support from Fleet Co-ordinator, Workshop Manager and Operations Managers.
- Workshop support to help manage priorities, fleet issues, parts, equipment availability and day-to-day operational requirements
- Training & Upskilling (T&C’s)
- Bike to Work Scheme (T&C’s)
- Company Events
- Free on-site parking
Training & Development:
At SAP Landscapes, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to investing in our employees, offering opportunities to learn, grow and progress their careers through internal development and promotion. As a Workshop Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, take on new challenges and work within a fast-paced environment alongside a skilled and experienced team.
SAP Landscapes are an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: €23.00-€25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
