Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

STR Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Delivery Manager to oversee garden maintenance services on the Isle of Wight. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring that projects are delivered safely and on time while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams within a customer-focused environment and possess excellent budget management skills. With a commitment to safety and community engagement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working options and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Annual flex-pot

Discounted shopping

Cycling scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Industry-leading pension scheme

Flexible working options

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Discounted travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams delivering estates or garden services.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of in-house trades and contractors.
• Ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of garden maintenance.

Skills

Team Management

Budget Management

Customer Focus

Health and Safety Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for a Delivery Manager to join our Garden Maintenance/Estates Team on the Isle of Wight.In this role, you'll manage garden maintenance and improvement works for communal garden areas, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of in-house trades and contractors.
• Ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of garden maintenance and improvement works.
• Maintain accurate data in property systems.
• Promote safe working practices in line with Health and Safety legislation.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer and asset needs in your locality.
• Engage with residents to co-create services that meet their needs.

What You'll Need:

• Experience managing teams delivering estates or garden services.
• Knowledge of planning workstreams in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money services.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel is required).

What We Offer:

• £450 annual flex-pot, discounted shopping & cycling scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an extra day every year, up to 30 days).
• Industry-leading pension scheme (12% matched contributions) + life cover (4x salary).
• Flexible working options.
• Private medical, dental insurance & critical illness cover.
• Discounted travel insurance.

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