Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Delivery Manager to oversee garden maintenance and improvement works on the picturesque Isle of Wight. This role involves leading a team to ensure high-quality, customer-focused services are delivered efficiently and within budget. You will engage with residents to tailor services to their needs while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. With a strong emphasis on team management and budget oversight, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in community-focused projects. Join a forward-thinking organization that values flexibility and employee well-being.

Benefits

GBP450 annual flex-pot

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.
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Management

Budget Management

Customer Focus

Health and Safety Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

* GBP450 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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