Grounds Maintenance Area Manager

Ground Control; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking an East Area Manager to oversee operations across Ashford and surrounding areas. You will enhance customer experiences and manage multiple sites while conducting audits and leading performance meetings. The ideal candidate has a strong background in grounds maintenance management and excellent client relationship skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Access to private GP services

Subsidised national gym memberships

Company recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping management.
• Strong client relationship management with experience in handling feedback.
• Operational leadership experience managing multiple sites and teams.
• Budget and cost control experience including managing quotes.
• Quality and compliance auditing ensuring adherence to standards.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Build and foster strong client relationships through communication.
• Lead KPI meetings to track performance.
• Provide quotes for additional works and ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct quality surveys to maintain service excellence.
• Hold monthly meetings to review progress with staff.

Skills

Crisis Management

Groundskeeping

Management Experience

Facilities Management

Landscape Maintenance

Operations Management

Supervising Experience

Job description

East Area Manager

Location: Ashford and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours : 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Area Manager to oversee operations for two esteemed clients across the Reading area. As an Area Manager your primary focus will be on enhancing customer experience exceeding client expectations efficiently managing the region and ensuring the smooth execution of Grounds Maintenance contracts.

What you will achieve :

• Conducting site audits to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with clients through regular communication and meetings.
• Leading KPI meetings to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Providing quotes for additional Grounds Maintenance and Tree works and ensuring timely delivery.
• Conducting quality surveys to maintain service excellence.
• Holding monthly meetings to review progress and discuss strategies for enhancement.
• Building and fostering a positive team culture among staff members.

What were looking for :

Proven experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping management ideally at Contract Operations or Area Manager level.

Strong client relationship management including experience attending client meetings handling feedback and delivering against SLAs and KPIs.

Operational leadership experience managing multiple sites contracts and field teams across a defined region.

Budget and cost control experience including preparing and managing quotes for additional works.

Quality and compliance auditing ensuring adherence to company and industry standards (H&S environmental and operational).

Experience conducting performance reviews and driving continuous improvement across contracts.

Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations RAMS and environmental compliance.

Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise across multiple projects and clients.

Full driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required

Why join Ground Control

Consistent work : While the role is zero-hours full-time work is regularly available

Career progression : Opportunities for development formal training and upskilling

Supportive team : Work alongside experienced colleagues and supportive leadership

Well-maintained equipment : Youll have access to the latest well-maintained electric tools quieter lighter and easier to use.

Additional b enefit s :

Access to private GP services flu jabs and employee wellbeing support

Subsidised national gym memberships

Company recognition schemes

About Ground Control

Were a UK-based external maintenance company delivering award-winning services to over 50000 sites nationwide. With a focus on innovation sustainability and investing in our people we offer a workplace where quality safety and professionalism come first.

If youre ready to take the next step in your grounds career apply now and join a team that values your skills and commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond. #INDHP

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Groundskeeping,Lawn Care,Management Experience,Facilities Management,Landscape Maintenance,Horticulture,Irrigation,Maintenance,Operations Management,Gardening,Supervising Experience

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1