Contract Supervisor

Manpower; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

In-house training academy

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Community projects

Wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

idverde is seeking an experienced Contract Supervisor for Bushy Park, London. You will report to the Contract Manager and help run day-to-day contract operations, guiding horticultural practices and ensuring H&S compliance while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, a full UK driving licence, and excellent communication and IT skills. We offer career development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within grounds maintenance/landscaping.
• Full UK driving licence; tractor driving experience beneficial.
• Strong communication and IT literacy skills.
• Experience with budgets/financial performance of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling works and coordinate resources according to contract specifications.
• Ensure teams are prepared with tools and machinery for the day ahead, including safety & end-of-day checks.
• Build and maintain client relationships; attend weekly contract meetings as needed.
• Mentor staff and lead by example; manage attendance and payroll timesheets.
• Monitor time/attendance and process timesheets for payroll; adhere to HR processes.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

People management

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Tractor driving

Job description

Contract Supervisor

Location: Bushy Park, London, TW11 0EQ
Hourly rate: £16.82-17.70, dependent on experience
Working hours: 40 hours, Monday - Friday, Mon-Fri - 7.30am-4.00pm

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our team at Bushy Park. Reporting directly into the Contract Manager you will assist with the day to day running of the contract. We are looking for an individual with strong all-round knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture, together with leadership qualities who can assist management in implementing Company Policies and Practices and ensuring H&S regulations are followed. You will have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with management at all levels to build and maintain excellent client relationships.

You will have the confidence and ability to challenge ideas as appropriate and will have the ability to guide and train others on horticultural practices.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will fall across several areas, including relationship building; client/customer care; people management and contract delivery. Some of the key responsibilities are detailed below:

• To assist in scheduling works and coordinate resources according to contract specifications and workload.
• To ensure teams are prepared in terms of tool and machinery requirements for all tasks for the day ahead (conducting safety checks, end of day equipment checks, and ordering of parts, materials, uniform and PPE when required).
• Build and maintain client relationships, creating a positive impression and demonstrating a proactive attitude, with attendance of weekly contract meetings with clients as needed.
• Strong People Management skills - mentor staff (including 121's), monitor work progress and performance & lead by example whilst working alongside
• Monitor time and attendance and the collation and processing of timesheets for payroll.
• Adhere to HR processes and procedures & manage any employee relations issues with their support or passed to the operations manager/Contract Manager if necessary.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience within the grounds maintenance/landscaping industry is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential, with Tractor Driving experience beneficial - required to load skips in the yard & if needed to support with side arm edge cutting in the winter season.
• Strong communication, client management and IT literacy skills.
• Previous exposure to financial aspect/budgets and financial performance of contracts.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, extensive in-house training academy & coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.