Green Space and Street Scene Supervisor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment are looking for a Green Space & Street Scene Supervisor to oversee council green spaces in Ilkeston. The role covers supervision of teams, resource planning and ensuring safe, timely delivery of works.

The ideal candidate will have horticultural or grounds maintenance experience, supervisory background, City & Guilds/NVQ Amenity Horticulture, risk management qualification, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in amenity horticulture or grounds maintenance.
• Experience supervising operational teams.
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture.
• Risk Management/Assessment qualification.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating operational teams.
• Allocating resources and ensuring work is completed safely and on time.
• Overseeing parks, open spaces and play area maintenance.
• Monitoring contractors and external works.
• Providing horticultural advice and support.
• Maintaining high standards across green space and street scene services.
• Supporting events and emergency call-outs when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Horticulture knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture

Risk Management/Assessment qualification

Full driving licence

Job description

Thorn Baker are currently recruiting for a Green Space & Street Scene Supervisor to join a local council on a temp to perm basis.

Salary: £34,434 per annum, increasing annually

Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm, Friday 7:30am–12:30pm

Contract: Temp to Perm

Location:Ilkeston

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced

horticultural or grounds maintenance professional with supervisory experience to oversee green space and street scene operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising and coordinating operational teams.


• Allocating resources and ensuring work is completed safely and on time.


• Overseeing parks, open spaces and play area maintenance.


• Monitoring contractors and external works.


• Providing horticultural advice and support.


• Maintaining high standards across green space and street scene services.


• Supporting events and emergency call-outs when required.

About You

• Previous experience in amenity horticulture, grounds maintenance or a similar environment.


• Experience supervising operational teams.


• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture.


• Risk Management/Assessment qualification.


• Good communication and organisational skills.


• Full driving licence.


• Flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends and emergency call-outs.