Chargehand: Frontline Street & Grounds Supervisor

Somerset Council; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council in Wellington is seeking a Chargehand to lead frontline street cleansing and grounds maintenance teams, ensuring high-quality services across Somerset. You will combine hands-on work with day-to-day team leadership to improve efficiency and service delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and excellent communication with colleagues, contractors and customers. A full driving licence and ability to use workplace tech are essential, with a flexible, hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience leading, supporting or supervising frontline teams in a hands-on environment.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Full driving licence and ability to use workplace technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline street cleansing or grounds maintenance teams to deliver high-quality services across Somerset.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring safe working practices and standards.
• Act as the first on-site contact to resolve issues and keep services running smoothly.
• Coach and develop team members and share knowledge.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and increase efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Somerset Council in Wellington is seeking a Chargehand to lead frontline street cleansing and grounds maintenance teams, ensuring high-quality services across Somerset. You will combine hands-on work with day-to-day team leadership to improve efficiency and service delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and excellent communication with colleagues, contractors and customers. A full driving licence and ability to use workplace tech are essential, with a flexible, hybrid