Gardening Manager

First Military Recruitment; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

28 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Pension scheme

Company events

Résumé du poste

First Military Recruitment is seeking an experienced Gardening Manager in Hayes to lead a busy gardening and grounds maintenance department. You will manage a team of around 45 operatives and 2 Supervisors, ensuring work is planned, delivered to a high standard, and completed safely.

Role requires 5+ years in grounds maintenance with leadership experience; plant/tree knowledge and valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in grounds maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing teams in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of plants, trees and garden machinery.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage and oversee the Gardening Department and field-based teams.
• Support daily scheduling, dispatch and workload management.
• Lead and support Supervisors and operatives.
• Cover for the Operations Manager when required.
• Manage staff issues and escalate where necessary.
• Provide quotes for one-off jobs, grounds maintenance contracts and tree works.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure high-quality standards.
• Monitor and improve the performance and skills of field operatives.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained.
• Manage client communications and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional services.
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to drive continual improvements.

Connaissances

Grounds maintenance experience

Team leadership

Client communication

Organizational skills

Formation

Full UK Driving Licence

Description du poste

Job Description

Gardening Manager

Location: Hayes, UB3

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Performance-Related Bonus

Type: Permanent - Full-time

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Gardening Manager to oversee a busy gardening and grounds maintenance department. The successful candidate will manage a team of around 45 operatives and 2 Supervisors, ensuring work is efficiently planned, delivered to a high standard, and completed safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Gardening Department and field-based teams.
• Support daily scheduling, dispatch and workload management.
• Lead and support Supervisors and operatives.
• Cover for the Operations Manager when required.
• Manage staff issues and escale where necessary.
• Provide quotes for one-off jobs, grounds maintenance contracts and tree works.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure high-quality standards.
• Monitor and improve the performance and skills of field operatives.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained.
• Manage client communications and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional services.
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to drive continual improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in grounds maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing teams in a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of plants, trees and garden machinery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good computer and email skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• £45,000–£50,000 salary.
• Performance-related bonus after 6 months.
• Company vehicle.
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Company events.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.