Grounds Maintenance Contract Supervisor Harlow

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Job summary

A leading green space management firm is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contract Supervisor to manage operations and lead delivery teams. This full-time role in Harlow requires strong leadership, communication, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in similar roles. Glendale offers a competitive salary and benefits including gym membership and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental annual leave

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of leading staff and field teams.
• Good time management skills in demanding environments.
• Enthusiasm and strong leadership with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Contract Manager in managing programmed maintenance.
• Motivate and support delivery teams across wide areas.
• Enforce quality and customer care ethics through the workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Grounds Maintenance Contract Supervisor Harlow

Full Time 40 Hours Per Week £30000 Per Annum

Are you a leader? Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Contract Supervisor to look after the smooth running of Operations and field teams to deliver a high standard of quality to our Commercial clients. And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £65 million. Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year. Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

• The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of leading staff and field teams.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Enthusiasm, strong leadership, and great communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible in style and thinking with an open, friendly personality.
• They will understand and subscribe to the importance of working as a team.
• Good IT skills are essential as well as a driving licence.
• Previous experience in estimating work and delivering innovative customer solutions would be an advantage.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

• Assisting the Contract Manager in the effective management of the programmed maintenance.
• Oversee the programme of works and delivery through the Glendale Live field management system.
• Motivate and support delivery teams across a wide geographical area.
• Monitoring staff timekeeping, holidays and sickness.
• Proactively leading by example, especially in QHSE requirements.
• Maintenance and enforcement of security of vehicle, plant and equipment.
• Enforcement of the quality and customer care ethics through the workforce and maintain workforce discipline
• To complete and manage necessary daily checks sheets and systems involved with the smooth running of operations.
• You will be provided with a company vehicle for visiting all our contracts across the region.

What can Glendale offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Incremental annual leave
• Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

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If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.