Contract Supervisor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Full uniform and PPE provided

Enhanced maternity and shared parental

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Contract Supervisor to oversee daily operations at Bushy Park, London. The role involves supervising grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture, ensuring company policies and health & safety standards are followed.

You will mentor staff, coordinate resources, and liaise with management to maintain excellent client relationships. The position is temporary, based on-site at Bushy Park, with an hourly rate of £16.82–£17.70 and a 40-hour week, Monday to

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in grounds maintenance/landscaping.
• Full UK driving licence essential; tractor driving beneficial.
• Strong communication, client management and IT literacy.
• Experience with budgeting or financial aspects of contracts helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling works and coordinate resources per contract specs.
• Ensure teams have tools and machinery; conduct safety checks and PPE orders.
• Build and maintain client relationships; attend weekly contract meetings.
• Mentor staff and monitor performance; support HR processes and payroll timesheets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Driving licence

Job description

The Contract Supervisor position in Teddington, based at Bushy Park, involves assisting the Contract Manager with daily operations across this historic landscape. You will oversee grounds maintenance, landscaping, and horticulture tasks, ensuring company policies and health and safety regulations are strictly followed. Strong leadership qualities are essential for guiding the team and liaising with management at all levels to foster excellent client relationships. This temporary role offers an hourly rate between £16.82 and £17.70, dependent on experience, with working hours from 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

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 Handamp;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

• 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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 pers