Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Supervisor)

Riverside; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking housing association is seeking an Environmental Supervisor in Liverpool to lead a team in delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services while focusing on customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have experience supervising teams, a background in environmental services, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, generous pension, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams and managing performance.
• Background in environmental services or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives.
• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services.
• Review work outputs and set improvement targets.

Skills

Supervising teams

Environmental Services experience

Customer focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (Environmental Supervisor)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,220.88 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool / Hybrid

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Environmental Supervisor

In this role you will be leading a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives to deliver the Group’s environmental offer including carrying out a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group. Ideally in this role you will develop and coach the Grounds Maintenance Operatives to ensure the delivery of a high quality service, regularly reviewing work outputs, setting improvement targets and appraising individual performance. Ensure under performance is dealt with appropriately, also you will provide a rapid flexible response to the removal of fly tipping, rubbish removal and graffiti removal.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrable experience of successfully supervising teams, including managing team
performance.
• Demonstrable Environmental Services / grounds maintenance experience.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines
and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.